Tonto National Forest- Wilderness Evaluation Rationale

4-Unique Features a. Does the area contain rare plant or animal 5-Manageability communities or rare ecosystems? Consider: b. Are there any outstanding landscape features a. Shape and configuration, cherry stemming, such as waterfalls, mountains, viewpoints, boundary etc. 1-Apparent Naturalness 2-Solitude or Primitive and Unconfined Recreation waterbodies, or geologic features? b. Presence and extent of legally established uses or 1a. What is the composition of plant and animal communities? 2a. Consider impacts that are pervasive and influence a c. Are there historic and cultural resources sites rights (mining, special uses, traditional uses) 1b. What is the extent to which the area appears to reflect ecological conditions visitor's opportunity for solitude within the evaluated area. in the area of regional or national significance? c. Adjacent land management or signed decisions that would normally be associated with the area without human intervention? 2b. Consider the opportunity to engage in primitive type or d. Are there any research natural areas (RNA's)? d. Percent Roadless area 1c. What is the extent to which improvements included in the area represent a Characteristics unconfined recreation activities that lead to a visitor's ability Characteristics e. Are there any high quality water resources or e. Prevalence of non-primitive recreation activities Polygon District Preliminary Overall Rating Acres departure from apparent naturalness? Rating to feel a part of nature. Rating 3-Size important watershed features? f. Any other pertinent information Characteristics Rating

a. In most areas the composition of plant and animal communities appears natural to the average forest visitor. Sonoran desert saguaro, mesquite, furrowing saltbush, crucifixion a. Yes, there are species of unique values present, such as thorn, and native bunch grasses make up the dominant plant communities. Additionally, lowland leopard frog and the Sonoran desert tortoise, The presence and extent of management activities and other there are some pockets of riparian vegetation including deer grass and individual cottonwood and desert bighorn sheep. uses that detract from wilderness characteristics are scattered trees. The presence of exotic, invasive and/or non-native plants are found in infrequent small b. Yes, there are outstanding viewpoints of Picket Post throughout. This polygon is bordered to the south by the White patch sizes in the area and include nonnative red brome, Buffel grass, and some Sahara Mountain. A total of 29 archaeological sites have been Canyon Wilderness Area, which is on Bureau of Land mustard. Suitable habitat for a variety of game and non-game wildlife species can be found in recorded to date within this polygon. Fourteen of these Management lands. The 4 Road gets a high level of use, but the area. Some species of special status include bighorn sheep, Sonoran desert tortoise and sites are prehistoric in nature, three date from the limited ability to get off the road with motorized vehicles makes lowland leopard frog. Wildfire affected approximately 15% of the area, but did not detract historic period, one is multi-component, and eleven are management possible. Few other uses and considerations in the from the apparent naturalness of the area. a. Opportunities to feel alone are possible in much of the area, though of unknown cultural or temporal affiliation. Prehistoric area make management to preserve wilderness characteristics b. To the average forest visitor the vegetation appears natural, reflects healthy ecosystem signs of civilization are possible. In over 70% of the area a visitor can site types include sherd and lithic scatters, pithouses, possible across most of the area, however the IDT recommends function, and shows little to no influence of previous human intervention. There are no experience solitude. The Four Road has high use on the weekends. The hornos, field houses, agricultural features, and rock a small boundary adjustment that removes the northeast known vegetation treatments in the area. Arizona National Scenic Trail receives a fair amount of use during the shelters. Historic site types include agricultural features portion of the polygon along Arnett Creek to the private c. Prevalence of improvements is rare or scattered. The presence or appearance of high use season. There is also use associated with the private adjacent and transportation corridors. property, due to difficulty of management of ongoing motorized improvements does not detract from apparent naturalness. Several pipelines and earthen land. c. Yes, there are prehistoric ruins, historic sites and use on unauthorized roads that would be difficult to stop. This stock tanks can be found in low density, scattered throughout the area. There is an isolated a. Moderate b. There are some opportunities for engaging in primitive and/or features of regional and national significance. area contains at least one Salt River Project (SRP) improvement unauthorized route and one authorized route. The Arizona National Scenic Trail (AZNST) runs b. High unconfined recreation such as hunting, hiking, horseback riding, and a. Moderate Yes, meets size d. No, There are no high quality water resources or and/or right of way. Mountain biking occurs in the area and is 1 Globe MODERATE 12249.95625 through the middle of the polygon. c. High dispersed camping. b. Moderate criteria important watershed features. considered one of the best mountain biking in the state. Moderate

a. Yes, there are unique values such as proposed Picket Post research natural area, as well as species of concern such as Sonoran desert tortoise, lowland leopard frog, a. In most areas the composition of plant and animal communities would appear natural to longfin dace, Gila topminnow, and desert sucker. the average forest visitor. Sonoran desert saguaro, mesquite, four wing salt brush, crucifixion B. Yes, there are unique and outstanding landscape thorn, native bunch grasses make up the dominant plant communities. Additionally, there are features such as Picket Post Mountain and Arnett some pockets of riparian vegetation including deer grass and presence of individual Canyon. A total of 11 archaeological sites have been cottonwood. Wildlife include desert bighorn sheep, Sonoran desert tortoise, and lowland recorded to date within this polygon. Four of these sites leopard frog are present in the area. Longfin dace, Gila topminnow, desert sucker are present are prehistoric in nature, three date from the historic in Arnett Creek. Suitable habitat for a variety of game and non-game wildlife species can be period, three are multi-component, and one is of found in the area. The area is an important bird area. The presence of exotic, invasive and/or unknown cultural or temporal affiliation. Prehistoric site non-native plant and animal communities such as palm trees, tamarisk, and oleander are types include multi-room habitations, sherd and lithic found in infrequent small patch sizes in the area. scatters, field houses, and agricultural features. Historic The presence and extent of management activities and other b. To the average forest visitor the vegetation appears natural, reflects healthy ecosystem site types include Apache habitation sites, ranches, uses that detract from wilderness characteristics occurs across function, and shows little to no influence of previous human intervention. Restoration a. Frequent views of high human impact areas and encounters with, or corrals, and mining roads. most of the area. There is a high level of use on the Four Road. treatments, such as tamarisk removal, in the area have minimal physical impacts and have the evidence of, humans is common or likely. When away from private c. Yes, there are regionally and nationally significant There is a high level of mountain bike use in the area, including potential to restore a more natural appearance in a short time. property, user created trails, roads, and the arboretum the opportunity prehistoric, historic, and cultural resource sites. on the AZNST and permits for outfitter and guide activities, as it c. The presence or appearance of improvements does not detract from apparent naturalness. to experience solitude is possible. Visitors can hear sound of motorized d. No is considered one of the best mountain bike areas in the state. A Improvements includes a large fish barrier on Arnett creek and range improvements are uses throughout the area. e. Yes, Fish ORV on Arnett Creek and Telegraph Canyon, portion of the area is a part of the proposed Picket Post primarily earthen stock tanks and a small fence. The Arizona National Scenic Trail (AZNST) b. There are some opportunities for engaging in primitive and/or Eligible WSR, Arnett C has instream flow water right Research Natural Area. Private property is adjacent to the area, runs through the middle of the polygon. There are user created trails and exclosure fence a. Moderate unconfined recreation such as high quality hiking, horseback riding, and certificate, perennial stream in Sonoran desert, flows including the Thompson Arboretum, as well as private along Arnett Creek. Some evidence of historic mining improvements are present in the area as b. High bird watching. Visitors also take part in trail running, traveling the a. Low yes, meets size through scenic canyon. inholdings which results in Wildland Urban Interface (WUI). 2 Globe LOW 8471.815105 well as a developed trailhead. c. High Arizona National Scenic Trail and climbing Picket Post Mountain. b. Moderate criteria There is a signed decision for weed removal on Arnett Creek. Low a. In most areas the composition of plant and animal communities would appear natural to the average forest visitor. Sonoran desert and desert scrub are the primary vegetation types, The presence and extent of management activities and other which include species such as saguaro cactus, mesquite, acacia, , false mesquite, native bunch uses that detract from wilderness characteristics is pervasive grasses, common agave, scrub oak, and jojoba. Suitable habitat for a variety of game and non- throughout the area. Current shape and configuration of area is game wildlife species can be found in the area, including deer and javalina. Species of highly dissected by roads and private land inholdings. Site and concern include peregrine falcon and Arizona hedgehog cactus. The presence of exotic, a. Yes, there are unique values due to species such as the sound of adjacent mine and associated activity would make invasive and/or non-native plant and animal communities, such as red brome, Sahara Arizona hedgehog and peregrine falcon being present. managing to preserve wilderness characteristics impossible. mustard, and Buffel grass, are found in infrequent small patch sizes in the area. b. Yes, There is a unique or outstanding landscape There is a portion of the polygon that is part of the Apache Leap b. To the average forest visitor the vegetation appears natural, reflects healthy ecosystem a. Encounters with, or evidence of, humans is unavoidable. No features, Apache Leap formation. Land Exchange for resolution Copper (as a part of the Presidents function, and shows little to no influence of previous human intervention. opportunity for solitude due to abundance of private land inholdings, c. Yes, There are regionally or nationally significant National Defense Authorization Act of 2015) and would need to c. Prevalence of improvements is overall low throughout the area, it may be concentrated in improvements, and the town of Superior. The area is highly dissected prehistoric, historic, and cultural resource sites. be removed from consideration for potential wilderness. If a some spots but is more typically dispersed through the area. Wells, stock tanks, pipeline, by roads and private land inholdings. Traditional Cultural Property portion of the polygon were removed due to its inclusion in the fence associated with range management are scattered throughout the area. Evidence of a. Moderate b. There are few opportunities to engage in primitive and unconfined d. No Apache Leap Land exchange, the polygon would be under 5000 historic mining is present in the area, which consists of primarily mechanical ground b. High recreation. The opportunities that do exist are bouldering, hiking, and a. No yes, meets size e. No, There are no high quality water resources or acres. This area contains at least one Salt River Project (SRP) 3 Globe LOW 5028.963204 disturbance. c. Moderate high quality rock climbing. b. Low criteria important watershed features. improvement and/or right of way. No p p pp the average forest visitor. Plant communities include Mixed conifer, ponderosa pine, gamble oak, chaparral, new Mexico Locus, aspen, snowberry, and mountain riparian with some broadleaf species like maple and sycamore. Several fires, one of which burned in high severity on the south slopes that causes a vegetation type change from pine to chaparral (10% affected). Non natives include some tree of heaven and tamarisk in the riparian and some red brome, thistle in patches in the desert grassland. Suitable habitat for a variety of game and non-game wildlife species can be found in the area, species including mule deer, quail, band tailed pigeon, bear, and mountain lion. Special status plants include Arizona hedgehog cactus. Species of conservation concern include red faced warbler and sulfur bellied fly catcher. Special status animals include Mexican Spotted Owl protected activity a. Yes, there are unique values due to species such as the center, goshawk breeding territory, lowland leopard frog. The area is considered a sky island Mexican spotted owl, goshawk, lowland leopard frog. for the high diversity of wildlife. The Pinal Mountains are considered a sky island for high Management to preserve the area’s wilderness characteristics is b. Evidence of human intervention on the landscape is uncommon and most visitors to the biodiversity. difficult throughout most of the area, as the area is bounded by area would not notice any previous human intervention. The area may require more intensive b. Yes, There is a unique or outstanding landscape roads on two sides, a powerline access road on another side, restoration treatments in insolated spots to improve the apparent naturalness, and a. Frequent views of high human impact areas and encounters with, or features, Pinal Mountain. and two deep cherry stems that dissect the polygon. Terrain impacts/signs of human intervention would only persist for a few years. Dozer and handline evidence of, humans is common or likely. Use on the 112 road has a c. Yes, A total of 11 archaeological sites have been and vegetation inhibits much development of user created associated with prescribed fires and wildfire suppression have occurred in the area. 400 acres moderate amount of year round use. The 651 road receives high recorded to date within this polygon, all of which date routes off system roads. There are commonly projects or has undergone thinning treatment, leaving stumps and other evidence of human recreation use as well as cabin owner access and communication site from the historic period. Site types include an Apache management plans that impact the wilderness characteristics of intervention. 1200 acres of BAER treatments resulting in obvious evidence of human town during the snow free months. There is a moderate use of trails, construction camp, two sawmills, several recreational, the area. 31 Communication towers that receive use associated intervention across the area. including mountain bike use of the Six-shooter National Recreation administrative, and erosional structures constructed by with access and maintenance. Much of the area is within a c. The presence or appearance of improvements does not detract from apparent naturalness. Trail. Range management activities occur annually. The north side the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC), two mines with designated Wildland Urban Interface. The Six-shooter trail is There is a moderate density of range improvements include drinkers, pipeline, troughs, (dense mixed conifer) is more screened than the south (desert veg). associated habitation features, a corral, and a telephone heavily used by mountain bikers. The north side of the Pinal corrals, tanks, barbed wire fence, and spring well developments in the area. The Six-shooter a. Moderate b. There are some opportunities for engaging in primitive and/or line/logging road. Mountains has high recreation use, the south side has minimal Canyon National Recreation Trail, a hiking trail, is present. A low level of authorized and b. Moderate unconfined recreation, such as great hunting, dispersed camping, a. Low yes, meets size d. No, There are no high quality water resources or use. Range management activities has ongoing work to improve 4 Globe LOW 6824.582605 motorized unauthorized routes exist in the area. c. High hiking, and horseback riding with a moderate degree of risk. b. Moderate criteria important watershed features. fence and pipeline in the area. Low

a. The composition of plant and animal communities appears natural to the average forest visitor. The vegetation is ponderosa pine and gamble oak in the upper elevations, with juniper communities, chaparral, semi-desert grassland and semi-desert scrub in the lower a. Yes, there are unique species such as Mexican spotted elevations. Intermittent riparian areas include broadleaf riparian with sycamore, cottonwood, owl protected activity center, lowland leopard frog, and willow, and in the higher elevations it would be mountain riparian which has similar species goshawk. with the addition of maple and other hardwood. Non-native plants include scattered tree of b. No, There are no unique or outstanding landscape heaven in riparian and red brome in the semi desert grassland. Wildlife includes Mexican features spotted owl protected activity center, goshawk, lowland leopard frog, javalina, quail, and c. Yes, Yes, There are regionally or nationally significant dove. Suitable habitat for a variety of game and non-game wildlife species can be found in the historic and cultural resource sites, such as historic CCC area, including, deer, elk, bear, and mountain lion. check dams, historic mining. A total of 47 archaeological b. Evidence of human intervention on the landscape is uncommon and most visitors to the sites have been recorded to date within this polygon. area would not notice any previous human intervention. Vegetation treatments include some Twenty-six of these sites are prehistoric in nature, eleven prescribed fire in less than 10% of the area (1990's). Suppression effects from wildfire in 2009 a. Little opportunity of feeling alone and there are some signs of date from the historic period, and ten are multi- Management to preserve the area’s wilderness characteristics is resulted in some stumps and dozer line that is still apparent on the landscape. civilization. The authorized motorized routes and roads that create component. Prehistoric site types include multi-room difficult throughout most of the area. There are several cherry c. Prevalence of improvements is overall low throughout the area, it may be concentrated in “cherry stems” have low use. Road 77, on the edge of the area, and masonry structures, sherd and lithic scatters, pithouses, stem roads, authorized motorized routes, and moderate to some spots but is more typically dispersed through the area. Range improvements in the area road 112 receive consistent moderate use year round. The use on non- hornos and field houses. Historic site types include heavy use highways on two sides of the area. Some motorized include earthen stock tanks, some barbed wire fence, spring well developments, storage motorized trails is generally moderate, but shifts to high use in the mining camps, ranches, cabins, water systems, mine trespass occurring off of the 77 road, though vegetation and tanks, troughs, and several corrals. One wildlife water development is present, which includes spring and fall. Some opportunities to experience solitude when away shafts and adits, CCC administrative and erosional control terrain inhibits motorized trespass. Some range management a drinker, section of above ground pipe, and protection fence. Four non-motorized trails are from roads and trails. features, agricultural features, and transportation activities include maintenance of infrastructure and access to in the area. 5-7 acre gravel pit, with an authorized access road to the gravel pit. There are a. High b. There are some opportunities for engaging in primitive and/or corridors. those locations with equipment and machinery. Unpatented some presence of user created routes still evident on the landscape in the north and eastern b. Moderate unconfined recreation, such as high quality hunting and horseback a. Low yes, meets size d. No, There are no high quality water resources or mining claims are present. Some mountain biking occurs in the 5 Globe LOW 8830.806323 portions of the polygon, as well as several additional authorized motorized routes. c. Moderate riding, while hiking and camping are of a lower quality. b. Moderate criteria important watershed features. area. Low

a. The vegetation consists primarily of woodland shrub vegetation, with primarily rubble land chaparral and madrean oak woodland, and minor amounts of mixed broadleaf riparian. Some a. Yes, there are unique species such as lowland leopard semi desert grassland with desert scrub encroachment is present. The presence of exotic, frog and Arizona hedgehog cactus. invasive and/or non-native plant and animal communities are sparse to absent in the area, as b. Yes, the boulders are a unique geologic feature. The presence and extent of management activities and other some tree of heaven, resin bush, thistle and non-native grasses are in disturbed areas, road c. Yes, There are regionally or nationally significant uses that detract from wilderness characteristics occurs across sides, and riparian areas. Suitable habitat for a variety of game and non-game wildlife species historic and cultural resource sites, such as historic most of the area. There is a moderate level of ranching activity can be found in the area, including mountain lion, bear, and deer. Special species such as mining site. A total of six archaeological sites have been including accessing and maintaining range infrastructure. The Lowland leopard frog, Arizona hedgehog cactus are also in the area. recorded to date within this polygon. One of these sites area is surrounded by roads along with cherry stem roads, some b. To the average forest visitor the vegetation does not appear natural commonly in the area. a. Frequent views of high human impact areas and encounters with, or is prehistoric in nature; the remaining five sites date from of which see moderate level of use. A moderate level of c. Noticeable evidence of human influence, area has high level of human disturbance. There evidence of, humans is common or likely. Opportunities for solitude are the historic period. The prehistoric site type is rock art. unauthorized motorized use as well as authorized motorized use is a high density of range improvements; include tanks, corrals, pipeline, and fence line. Also, possible in some canyons, but very limited due to the presence of Historic site types include mines, ranches, trails, and a occurs in the area. The area is adjacent to private, which is part a high density of mine improvements; mainly mechanical ground disturbance, adits, shafts, a. High roads, range activities, mining activities, and adjacent private land. segment of the Miami-Superior Highway (1919 – 1922). of the wildland urban interface. A high level of mining and exploration roads throughout the polygon. Moderate density of authorized, b. Low b. Hunting, off trail hiking, horseback riding, bouldering, and dispersed a. Low yes, meets size d. No, there are no high quality water resources or exploration occurs in the area due to 100% of the area is under 6 Globe LOW 11097.85852 unauthorized, and closed roads are present throughout the polygon. c. Low camping all possible in the area, but generally low quality. b. Low criteria important watershed features. existing claims. Low a. Yes, there are unique species such as the Arizona hedgehog and Sonoran desert tortoise. a. The composition of plant and animal communities appears natural to the average forest b. No, there are no unique or outstanding landscape visitor. The vegetation primarily consist of Sonoran desert scrub, interior chaparral, broadleaf features. Management to preserve the area’s wilderness characteristics is riparian, and semi-desert grassland. Red brome is a non-native species that can be found in a. Encounters with, or evidence of, humans is unavoidable. From most c. Yes, There are regionally or nationally significant difficult throughout most of the area. High use roads surround the area. Suitable habitat for a variety of game and non-game wildlife species can be found in places in the polygon, a visitor can see the town of Superior and mining prehistoric, historic, and cultural resource sites, such as a the polygon. Cherry stem roads dissect the area. High potential the area, including deer, dove, and desert bighorn sheep. Species of special value include activity that can be seen and heard from within the polygon. Adjacent historic cabin and mining sites and features. A total of for motorized trespass into the polygon from cherry stem and Arizona hedgehog cactus, and Sonoran desert tortoise. Wildfire in approximately 50% of the roads have a fair amount of motorized use, along with moderate use in five archaeological sites have been recorded to date surrounding roads. A private inholding exists in the center of the polygon, but does not detract from apparent naturalness. the southern portion of the polygon. The Arizona National Scenic Trail within this polygon. Two of these sites are prehistoric in polygon, which will require access. The area receives a high b. To the average forest visitor the vegetation appears natural, reflects healthy ecosystem receives moderate to high use during the fall, winter and spring months, nature, two date from the historic period, and one is level of use due to its proximity to the town of Superior. function, and shows little to no influence of previous human intervention. including mountain bike use on the trail. multi-component. Prehistoric site types include multi- Established mountain bike use on the Arizona National Scenic c. Appearance of improvements detract from apparent naturalness in some areas. There are b. . Moderate quality hiking and horseback riding throughout the room habitations and sherd and lithic scatters. Historic Trail. SRP has a power line outside the polygon, but the right of a moderate level of range improvements include fence, corrals, and earthen tanks. The polygon and on the Arizona National Scenic Trail. Hunting and site types include foundations, mines, and historic way extends into this polygon and that would need road access Arizona National Scenic Trail runs through the area. There is scattered evidence of historic a. High dispersed camping opportunities exist, but are not necessarily high middens. and continual maintenance. A boundary adjustment should be mining, such as ground disturbance, adits, drilling casings, shafts, and exploration roads. On b. High quality. No social restrictions in place within the area. Most activities a. No yes, meets size d. No, There are no high quality water resources or considered if this polygon is recommended for wilderness to 7 Globe LOW 6733.501126 South side of polygon, there is a high density of unauthorized routes. c. Moderate occur in the spring, fall, and winter due to the hot summer. b. Low criteria important watershed features. avoid rights of way. Low a. The vegetation primarily consists of dry ponderosa pine oak, madrean oak woodland, scattered broadleaf riparian (cottonwood, sycamore, willow), and interior chaparral in the a. Yes, there are species of special concern such as, higher elevations, with desert grassland with desert shrub encroachment in the lower Arizona hedgehog cactus, tonto basin agave, lowland elevations. Non-natives include some red brome in the desert grasslands, but generally not a. Limited opportunities to experience solitude based on level of use leopard frog, and Mexican spotted owl protected activity apparent to the average visitor. Suitable habitat for a variety of game and non-game wildlife and prevalence of improvements. There is frequent mining and range center and critical habitat. species can be found in the area. Species of special concern include Arizona hedgehog cactus, activities and improvements. The southern portion of the polygon, b. No, There are no unique or outstanding landscape Management to preserve the area’s wilderness characteristics is tonto basin agave, lowland leopard frog, and Mexican spotted owl protected activity center opportunities for solitude are possible. In the north, the density of features. difficult throughout most of the area. There is a high density of and critical habitat. cherry stem roads and private land activities would detract from c. Yes, A total of eight archaeological sites have been cherry stem roads all around the polygon. OHV riding is poplar b. To the average forest visitor the vegetation appears natural, reflects healthy ecosystem opportunities to experience solitude. High hunting use on the 580 road recorded to date within this polygon. Two of these sites off of the cherry stem roads. Private land inholding with access function, and shows little to no influence of previous human intervention. in the fall. The area is popular with OHV use. Road 651 is one of the are prehistoric in nature, and six date from the historic within the area. Split estates and valid rights for mining claims all c. Appearance of improvements detract from apparent naturalness in most areas. There is a boundary roads and receives year round high level of use. period. The prehistoric site type is multi-room throughout the area. Range infrastructure would need to be moderate amount of range improvements including barbed wire fence distributed b. There are few opportunities to engage in primitive and unconfined habitation. Historic site types include campgrounds, accesses and maintained. The area is adjacent to the town of throughout the polygon, earthen tanks, corrals, stock ponds, steel tanks, and pipe. A a. High recreation. There are opportunities for hunting, hiking, dispersed mines, ranches, cabins, and a dairy. Miami, which includes wildland urban interface. Manageability moderate density of user created and closed roads are still apparent on the landscape. b. High camping, horseback riding, of a moderate level of challenge and risk. a. Low yes, meets size d. No, There are no high quality water resources or in the north would be nearly impossible, but slightly more 8 Globe LOW 16158.71785 Evidence of old mines including shafts, adits, and user created exploratory routes. c. Low The area is free of social restrictions. b. Low criteria important watershed features. possible in the south. Low

a. The composition of plant and animal communities appears natural to the average forest visitor. Dominant vegetation in the area includes Semi-Desert grassland, juniper-woodland, and Sonoran desert scrub. Some red-brome likely present in small patches in the desert and a. Encounters with, or evidence of, humans is unavoidable, due to the Management to preserve the area’s wilderness characteristics is semi-desert area (about 60%, but not apparent to the average visitor). Suitable habitat for a small size of the area. There is a high level of use on adjacent roads and a. No, No unique values for rare plant or animal difficult throughout most of the area. The presence and extent variety of game and non-game wildlife species can be found in the area. There are no species unauthorized user created routes in the polygon during the fall, winter communities or rare ecosystem. of management activities and other uses that detract from of special status in this area. A small wildfire occurred in 2009, but did not affect the and spring. Visitors can see roads and improvements from high points in b. No, There are no unique or outstanding landscape wilderness characteristics occurs across most of the area. Even apparent naturalness of the area. the area. Very little screening from the vegetation. features. though the area is adjacent to the Superstition wilderness, there b. To the average forest visitor the vegetation appears natural, reflects healthy ecosystem b. When used in conjunction with the adjacent wilderness, hiking, c. No, There are no known unique or outstanding is a High use unauthorized ATV route that separates the polygon function, and shows little to no influence of previous human intervention. hunting, and dispersed camping opportunities exist. Those historic and cultural resources. and the Superstition wilderness and many additional user c. Noticeable evidence of human influence, area has high level of human disturbance, due to a. High opportunities are of low to moderate quality and provide a moderate yes, contiguous to d. No, There are no high quality water resources or created routes all throughout and around the polygon. Very a high density of unauthorized routes occurs throughout the area. There is a minimal b. High level of risk and challenge. A highly used ATV road separates the a. No the Superstition important watershed features. easy for motorized trespass from boundary to interior due to 9 Globe LOW 236.437697 presence of range improvements. c. Moderate polygon from the wilderness. b. Low wilderness open terrain and minimal vegetation. Low a. The composition of plant and animal communities appears natural to the average forest visitor. Plants are those common to the Sonoran desert including saguaro, ocotillo, cholla, prickly pear cactus and a variety of desert forbs. The presence of exotic, invasive and/or non- native plant and animal communities are sparse to absent in the area, though some red a. Encounters with, or evidence of, humans is unavoidable. There is Management to preserve the wilderness characteristics is brome is possible in disturbed areas. Animal communities appear natural. Suitable habitat heavy use parking areas and dispersed camping sites just outside this possible throughout the area. There are no projects or exists for a variety of game and non-game species. The protected Sonoran desert tortoise is polygon that would affect opportunities for solitude in the winter and management plans that would impact the wilderness present in the area. spring. Hundreds of people come to the “Don's camp” in the winter and a. Yes, The protected Sonoran desert tortoise is present characteristics of the area and the presence and extent of b. Vegetation appears natural, reflects healthy ecosystem function, and shows little to no spring. The polygon is also very small, which allows visitors to see and in the area. management activities and other uses that detract from influence of previous human intervention. There are no known vegetation treatments in the hear signs of civilization from most places in the polygon. b. No wilderness characteristics are isolated. The polygon is adjacent area. b. There are few opportunities to engage in primitive and unconfined c. No, There are no known archaeological sites currently to the wilderness, there are no range or mineral leases, few c. Prevalence of improvements is rare or scattered, though approximately 5% of the area has a. High recreation. Most existing opportunities are poor quality with low risk. identified within this polygon. improvements, and the area has a high level of apparent a clearing that is caused from overflow parking on the edge of the polygon. b. High Hiking, camping, horseback riding and hunting could occur in the area. a. No adjacent to d. No naturalness. Some challenges would be use on the adjacent 10 Mesa HIGH 36.303792 c. High b. Low wilderness e. No road and at Don's camp. High

a. The composition of plant and animal communities appears natural to the average forest visitor. Vegetation is Sonoran desert, saguaro cactus, jojoba, cat claw, mesquite, and some desert riparian (cottonwood and willow). The presence of exotic, invasive and/or non-native plant and animal communities are sparse to absent in the area, though some red brome and fountain grass can be found in sporadic density across the polygon. Suitable habitat exists for a variety of game and non-game species. Species of special status include lowland leopard a. Yes, Species of special status include lowland leopard Management to preserve the area’s wilderness characteristics is frog, maple leaf fall snap dragon, golden eagle, and longfin dace. frog, maple leaf fall snap dragon, golden eagle, and difficult throughout most of the area. There are some cherry b. Vegetation appears natural, reflects healthy ecosystem function, and shows little to no longfin dace. stem roads, a trail that is used as road, moderate density of influence of previous human intervention. There are no known vegetation treatments in the a. There is little opportunity of feeling alone, and signs of civilization are b. No unauthorized and authorized routes and a high amount of area. common. Topography limits travel routes, though solitude is not easy to c. Yes, A total of three archaeological sites have been motorized use especially in winter. There is a designated c. Prevalence of improvements is overall high throughout the area, and is often concentrated. find as motorized use is frequent, some shooting activities, and high recorded to date within this polygon, all of which are Wilderness to north of the polygon, but other sides are Although spots where improvements are absent or unseen are uncommon, they exist. Range use on roads surrounding the area affect a feeling of remoteness. prehistoric in nature. Prehistoric site types include bordered by roads. Range improvements will need to be improvements include wells, fences and stock tanks. The 237 trail is also within the polygon b. There are few opportunities to engage in primitive and unconfined habitations containing hornos and sherd and lithic maintained and could use motorized/mechanized equipment and is used as a road by the public. There is a moderate density of user created trails as well, a. High recreation. Most existing opportunities are poor quality with low risk. scatters. and transportation. SRP has a utility line outside the polygon, but the topography of the polygon limits roads to washes and ridge lands. b. High Low quality horseback riding, hiking, and dispersed camping could occur a. Low yes, meets size d. No but the right of way extends into this polygon and that would 11 Mesa LOW 8283.44389 c. Low in the area. b. Low criteria e. No need road access and continual maintenance. Low a. The composition of plant and animal communities appears natural to the average forest visitor. Major plant communities include chaparral, oak, pinyon juniper, and mountain mahogany. The presence of exotic, invasive and/or non-native plant and animal communities a. Common or significant feeling of being alone or remote from are sparse to absent in the area. Suitable habitat exists for a variety of game and non-game civilization is possible throughout the area. There is an adjacent road species. that receives heavy use, but there is very little use inside the polygon, Management to preserve wilderness characteristics is possible b. Vegetation appears natural, reflects healthy ecosystem function, and shows little to no making opportunities to experience solitude high in the area. A. No throughout the area. There are no projects or management influence of previous human intervention. There are no known vegetation treatments in the B. There are few opportunities to engage in primitive and unconfined b. No plans that would impact the wilderness characteristics of the area. recreation. Most existing opportunities are poor quality with low risk. c. No, There are no known archaeological sites currently area and the presence and extent of management activities and c. The presence or appearance of improvements does not detract from apparent naturalness. a. High Hiking, primitive camping, and hunting may be possible but identified within this polygon other uses that detract from wilderness characteristics are The only improvement is an existing historic trail alignment. b. High opportunities would be low quality and minimal. a. High adjacent to d. No isolated. There are no range improvements, no mineral leases, 12 Mesa HIGH 12.469347 c. High b. Low wilderness e. No and no signed management decisions for the area. High

a. The composition of plant and animal communities appears natural to the average forest a. Yes, there are species of special status such as the visitor. The vegetation is predominantly semi-desert grassland, with patches of Sonoran Arizona hedgehog cactus and the Sonoran desert desert and desert scrub, and a small amount of willow and cottonwood riparian component. tortoise. Management to preserve the area’s wilderness characteristics is Nonnative red brome is present in disturbed areas. Suitable habitat for a variety of game and b. No, There are no unique or outstanding landscape difficult throughout most of the area. The area is surrounded by non-game wildlife species can be found in the area, including jackrabbit, coyote, and javalina. features. system roads that receive a high level of use, and cherry stem Special status species include the Arizona hedgehog cactus and the Sonoran desert tortoise. A a. Frequent views of high human impact areas and encounters with, or c. Yes, A total of twelve archaeological sites have been roads intrude into the area. A high degree of OHV activity occur wildfire occurred in 2011 that affected approximately 20% of the area, but does not detract evidence of, humans is common or likely. Some opportunities to recorded to date within this polygon. All but one of on both authorized and unauthorized routes, as the area is from apparent naturalness. experience solitude may be possible when away from motorized trails these sites are prehistoric in nature; the other site dates popular for OHV use. Roads are also used by SRP for access to b. To the average forest visitor the vegetation appears natural, reflects healthy ecosystem and roads, but are limited. Terrain and vegetation do not provide a high from the historic period. Prehistoric site types include improvements. Vegetation and terrain are generally open and function, and shows little to no influence of previous human intervention. level of screening. (Mesa-may have a shooting range for recreational multi-room habitations with bedrock mortars, make it difficult to stop unauthorized route development, or to c. The appearance of improvements detract from apparent naturalness in some areas. A target shooting in the area-not ranking based on this info). Season of fieldhouses, sherd and lithic scatters, and agricultural maintain a boundary. Range infrastructure would need ongoing moderate density of range improvements including corrals, tanks, pipeline, spring well use is fall, winter, and spring. features. The historic site type consists of ranching maintenance and access using motorized/mechanized developments and fence line occur across the area. A high density of authorized and b. Hiking, hunting, horseback riding and dispersed camping are all features (i.e. corral). equipment. Some mountain biking occurs on the Arizona unauthorized routes, especially in the southern half of the area. The Arizona National Scenic a. High possible in this area, and the quality of these opportunities is moderate. d. No National Scenic Trail. Unpatented mining claims and drilling sites Trail runs through the area. Some evidence of historic mining can be seen throughout the b. High Also the level of risk and challenge is moderate. The season of use is a. Low yes, meets size e. No, There are no high quality water resources or occur in the area. This area contains at least one Salt River 13 Globe LOW 14724.54366 area including adits, shafts, exploration drilling (pipes), and exploration routes. c. Moderate fall, winter, and spring. b. Moderate criteria important watershed features. Project (SRP) improvement and/or right of way. Low a. The composition of plant and animal communities appears natural to the average forest visitor. Vegetation is made up of chaparral, jojoba, upper Sonoran desert species, saguaro, prickly pear, and cholla. The presence of exotic, invasive and/or non-native plant and animal communities are sparse to absent in the area, though red brome and fountain grass can be found in sporadic and scattered locations. Suitable habitat exists for a variety of game and a. There is little opportunity of feeling alone, and signs of civilization are non-game species and there are no known species of special status. common throughout the polygon. There is moderate recreation use on Management to preserve the area’s wilderness characteristics is b. Vegetation appears natural, reflects healthy ecosystem function, and shows little to no trails, but visitors to the area can find solitude in some places away from difficult throughout most of the area. The polygon is adjacent to influence of previous human intervention. There are no known vegetation treatments in the roads, routes, and trails. There is moderate motorized use on the roads. designated wilderness and there is a parking lot for trailheads area. b. There are few opportunities to engage in primitive and unconfined a. No that access the wilderness within the polygon. The parking area c. Appearance of improvements detract from apparent naturalness in most areas. Range recreation. Most existing opportunities are poor quality with low risk. b. No a road to the trailheads is heavily used. There is a high density improvements include wells and stock tanks. There is a special use permit for a storage tank Some opportunities include hiking, low quality hunting, horseback c. Yes, There is one historic archaeological site currently of range improvements and frequent access to them occurs and a pipeline, J.F. ranch (house, barn and corrals) is in the area, several unauthorized routes, a. High riding, low quality dispersed camping. The hiking may be considered identified within this polygon. through the spring, summer and fall. There is a cherry stem two system trails, and a section of non-motorized trail. b. High high quality when used in conjunction with wilderness. a. Low adjacent to d. No road that juts into the polygon. 14 Mesa LOW 1699.012205 c. Low b. Low wilderness e. No Low

The area is adjacent to the Superstition Wilderness. Management to preserve the wilderness characteristics is difficult throughout the area. One cherry stem road is present. a. The composition of plant and animal communities appears natural to the average forest One private property parcel is positioned between the visitor. The dominant plant communities consist of interior chaparral, scrub oak, manzanita, a a. Yes, there are species of special status such as wilderness and the area. The presence and extent of lot of juniper woodland with native grass. Some broad leaf riparian woodland with sycamore, hedgehog cactus, Yellow billed cuckoo, lowland leopard management activities and other uses that detract from ash, and cottonwood is present. Non-natives include minor elements of tamarisk and tree of frog, and desert sucker. wilderness characteristics are frequent. A high level of mining heaven in the riparian, as well as red brome and love grass in the drier areas. Suitable habitat B. No, There are no unique or outstanding landscape exploration occurs in the area due to a majority of the area for a variety of game and non-game wildlife species can be found in the area, such as javalina, a. Common or significant feeling of being alone or remote from features. being under existing claims, with over 600 active claims of deer, mountain lion, and coyote. Species of special status include hedgehog cactus, yellow civilization throughout most of the area, but signs of civilization are c. Yes, A total of fourteen archaeological sites have been record. This includes activities such as drilling and noticeable billed cuckoo, lowland leopard frog, and desert sucker. A wildfire occurred in 2005 affecting possible. Mining activity that can be seen and heard from within the recorded to date within this polygon. Ten of these sites well fields. SRP has a power line outside the polygon, with rights approximately 15% of the area, no type change conversion occurred. polygon. Adjacent roads have a moderate amount of motorized use. are prehistoric in nature, one dates from the historic of way that go into this polygon that would need road access b. To the average forest visitor the vegetation appears natural, reflects healthy ecosystem The area is remote and rugged in the area contiguous to the period, and three are multi-component. Prehistoric site and continual maintenance. A moderate density of range function, and shows little to no influence of previous human intervention. Superstition Wilderness. Opportunities to experience solitude is types include multi-room habitations, field houses, and infrastructure exists within the area that will need to be c. The presence or appearance of improvements detracts from apparent naturalness in some possible throughout some of the area. sherd and lithic scatters. Historic site types include a maintained, usually with motorized and mechanized equipment. areas within this polygon. A moderate density of range improvements throughout the area a. High b. There are abundant opportunities for engaging in high quality smelter, ranches, CCC camps, and cabins in the area. A boundary adjustment should be considered if this area is include corral, fence, pipeline, and tanks. There is evidence of current and historic mining b. High primitive and/or unconfined recreation, such as hiking, hunting, a. Moderate yes, meets size d. No recommended for wilderness to avoid rights of way and cherry 15 Globe MODERATE 11151.33706 activity. A low density of unauthorized routes is present in the area. c. Moderate dispersed camping, horseback riding, and wildlife viewing. b. High criteria e. No stem. Low

a. Yes, There are unique species such as hedgehog cactus, yellow billed cuckoo critical habitat, lowland leopard frog, Gila longfin dace, desert sucker, Gila topminnow. b. No, There are no unique or outstanding landscape a. The composition of plant and animal communities appears natural to the average forest features. visitor. The prominent vegetation types are interior chaparral, scrub oak, manzanita, and c. Yes, A total of five archaeological sites have been juniper woodland with native grass. Some broad leaf riparian woodland plant species such as recorded to date within this polygon. Four of these are sycamore, ash, and cottonwood are present. There are minor elements of tamarisk and tree prehistoric in nature, and one is multi-component. of heaven in the riparian as well as red brome and love grass in the drier areas. The species of Prehistoric site types include multi-room habitations, The area is contiguous to the Superstition Wilderness on one special status include hedgehog cactus, yellow billed cuckoo critical habitat, lowland leopard a. Opportunities to feel alone are possible in much of the area, though field houses, sherd and lithic scatters, and hornos. The side. The boundary road has low to moderate use. The presence frog, Gila longfin dace, and desert sucker. Suitable habitat for a variety of game and non- signs of civilization are possible. Visitors are able to see the mine and historic site type includes masonry structures. and extent of management activities and other uses that detract game wildlife species can be found in the area, such as javalina, deer, mountain lion, and the presence of improvements from the eastern half of the area. The d. No from wilderness characteristics are scattered throughout this coyote. adjacent roads have fairly low to moderate use in the spring and fall. It e. Yes, supports reaches of perennial flow in W Fork area. This area contains at least one Salt River Project (SRP) b. To the average forest visitor the vegetation appears natural, reflects healthy ecosystem is possible to experience solitude in most of the area. Pinto Creek, scenic waterfalls on W Fork Pinto Creek and improvement and/or right of way. Maintenance and access to function, and shows little to no influence of previous human intervention. b. There are abundant opportunities for engaging in primitive and/or Horrell Creek (Horrell Creek is intermittent), Scenic range infrastructure would likely need to continue and has c. Appearance of improvements detract from apparent naturalness in some areas. The range unconfined recreation, such as hiking, horseback riding, bird watching, canyon and riparian area above Mowing Machine Spring historically used mechanized and motorized equipment. A high improvements include corral, fence, pipeline, and tanks in moderate density. Evidence of a. High and dispersed camping. When visited in conjunction with the Yes, adjacent to the on unnamed tributary to Pinto Creek along southern level of mining exploration occurs in the area due to the current and historic mining activity can been seen, but in fairly low density. Low density of b. High Superstition Wilderness, and as you get closer to the wilderness, a. Moderate Superstition boundary of polygon. majority of the area being under existing claims. Currently, there 16 Globe MODERATE 5268.280642 unauthorized routes exist in the area. c. Moderate opportunities are abundant and of high quality. b. High Wilderness are 29 active claims in this area. Moderate

a. The composition of plant and animal communities appears natural to the average forest visitor. Dominant vegetation is Sonoran desert plant communities. Nonnative plants include patches of fountain grass and some dispersed red brome. Suitable habitat for a variety of It is impossible to manage the majority of the area to preserve game and non-game Sonoran desert species occurs in the area. Species of special status its wilderness characteristics. Projects or management plans that include peregrine falcon (sensitive) and Sonoran desert tortoise are in the area. a. Yes, Species of special status include peregrine falcon impact the wilderness characteristics of the area are B. Vegetation appears natural, reflects healthy ecosystem function, and shows little to no (sensitive) and Sonoran desert tortoise are in the area. unavoidable and the presence and extent of management influence of previous human intervention. Some manual removal of fountain grass has a. There is little opportunity of feeling alone, and signs of civilization are b. Yes. Views of the Superstition Mountains are activities and other uses that detract from wilderness occurred in the area. common. There is frequent use of adjacent private property and a outstanding characteristics is pervasive throughout the area. There is high C. Appearance of improvements detract from apparent naturalness in some areas. There is an moderate level of mountain bike use in the winter, as well as sights and c. Yes, There is one historic archaeological site currently use on the northern boundary (the 78 road), frequent use of old mining exploration road and some ground disturbance from past mining is apparent on sounds of motorized use on the adjacent road. identified within this polygon. adjacent private land- a year round residence, wildland urban the landscape. Several non-motorized trails and a low density of user created trails (adjacent a. High C. There are few opportunities to engage in primitive and unconfined adjacent to the d. No interface along the private property and well established to private property) occur in the area. b. High recreation. Most existing opportunities are poor quality with low risk. a. Low Superstition e. No mountain bike use in the area. The polygon is also adjacent to 17 Mesa LOW 2991.971775 c. Moderate Hiking and hunting are possible in the area. b. Low wilderness the Superstition wilderness. No

a. The composition of plant and animal communities appears natural to the average forest visitor. Plant communities include Sonoran desert plants like saguaro, ocotillo, cholla, prickly a. Opportunities to feel alone are possible in much of the area, though bear, and a variety of forbs. Some nonnative red brome possible in some locations. Suitable signs of civilization are possible. Low level of use on adjacent road Management to preserve the wilderness characteristics is habitat exists for a variety of game and non-game species. Maple leaf false snapdragon during the winter and spring, so motorized sounds can be heard. Very possible throughout the area. There are no projects or (sensitive) is known to be in the surrounding area and could occur in the polygon. small polygon, so opportunities are limited, but possible when away management plans that would impact the wilderness b. Vegetation appears natural, reflects healthy ecosystem function, and shows little to no from the road. a. No characteristics of the area and the presence and extent of influence of previous human intervention. There are no known vegetation treatments in the b. There are abundant opportunities for engaging in primitive and b. No management activities and other uses that detract from area. unconfined recreation and these opportunities are of high quality. c. Yes, There is one historic archaeological site currently wilderness characteristics are isolated. The polygon is bounded c. The presence or appearance of improvements does not detract from apparent naturalness. a. High horseback riding, hiking, dispersed camping. No controls on user identified within this polygon on the east by a low use road and on the west by the wilderness. There is a small section of non-motorized trail. b. High behavior. When used in conjunction with the adjacent wilderness, a. Moderate adjacent to d. No No range improvements. Very small, but adjacency would make 18 Mesa HIGH 28.246324 c. High opportunities are high. b. High wilderness e. No it possible. High It is impossible to manage the majority of the area to preserve its wilderness characteristics. Projects or management plans that impact the wilderness characteristics of the area are unavoidable and the presence and extent of management activities and other uses that detract from wilderness characteristics is pervasive throughout the area. The Bulldog Canyon off Highway Vehicle area (10,000 permits per year), a. The composition of plant and animal communities appears natural to the average forest private land to south, and Usery Mountain Regional Park to the visitor. Dominant vegetation is typical Sonoran desert plants including, saguaro, jojoba, and east all affect manageability of the area. There is access to the prickly pear. Nonnative plants include red brome, Bufflegrass, fountain grass, primarily along forest through park and would be difficult to control that access roadways. Suitable habitat for variety of game and nongame species including big horn sheep point as the park is heavily utilized. Additionally, there is heavy occurs in the areas. Species of special status include Sonoran desert tortoise. a. There is little opportunity of feeling alone, and signs of civilization are trespass from adjacent private property. It would be very b. Vegetation appears natural, reflects healthy ecosystem function, and shows little to no common. Trails are highly used, airplanes frequently fly over, there are a. Yes, Species of special status include Sonoran desert difficult to manage the boundary of area. The 10 road will have influence of previous human intervention. There are no known vegetation treatments in the views of private developments and other high impact areas, noise from tortoise. a pipe barrier to limit unauthorized OHV use in the foreseeable area. shooting range, and motorized use. b. Yes, scenic view shed future. This area contains at least one Salt River Project (SRP) c. The presence or appearance of improvements does not detract from apparent naturalness. b. There are some opportunities for engaging in primitive and c. Yes, There are no known archaeological sites currently improvement and/or right of way. There is a special use There are authorized and unauthorized routes of moderate density, a wildlife drinker, old unconfined recreation and at least some of these opportunities are of identified within this polygon. inholding that has access through a cherry stem road. There is a range improvements, low concentration of roads, and 2 system trails (hiking and mount a. High high quality. Horseback riding, camping, hunting, and hiking could occur d. No wildlife drinker that requires motorized access for maintenance. biking). b. High in the area and would provide a moderate level of risk. a. Low e. No There is evidence of historic mining and a high amount of well- 19 Mesa LOW 6214.721281 c. High b. Moderate meets size criteria established mountain bike use on trails. No

a. In most areas the composition of plant and animal communities would appear natural to the average forest visitor. The presence of exotic, invasive and/or non-native plant and animal communities are found in infrequent small patch sizes in the area. Vegetation community is common riparian and Sonoran desert species. Nonnative Giant reed is present throughout in a. There is little opportunity of feeling alone, and signs of civilization are Management to preserve the wilderness characteristics is the riparian. Mapleleaf false snapdragon is a special status species that is found in the area. common. The very small size of the polygon (11 acres) limits possible throughout the area. There are no projects or B. Vegetation appears natural, reflects healthy ecosystem function, and shows little to no opportunities for solitude. a. Yes, Mapleleaf false snapdragon management plans that would impact the wilderness influence of previous human intervention. There are no known vegetation treatments in the B. There are few opportunities to engage in primitive and unconfined b. Yes, outstanding views, cliffs characteristics of the area and the presence and extent of area. recreation. Most existing opportunities are poor quality with low risk. c. Yes, There are no known archaeological sites currently management activities and other uses that detract from c. The presence or appearance of improvements does not detract from apparent naturalness. a. Moderate Some opportunities for kayaking, hiking, hunting, fishing and cliff identified within this polygon. wilderness characteristics are isolated. This area contains Bureau There is one user created trail. b. High jumping are possible but of fairly low quality. No system trails. No user a. Low adjacent to d. No of Reclamation First Form withdrawals. The area is adjacent to 20 Mesa HIGH 11.809248 c. High controls in the area. b. Low wilderness e. No the wilderness. High

a. Encounters with, or evidence of humans is unavoidable. Signs of a. The composition of plant and animal communities appears natural to the average forest civilization are pervasive and views of high human impact areas occur visitor. Sonoran desert vegetation communities are dominant throughout the area. Presence frequently. Adjacent Tortilla flats (highly developed) and an adjacent a. Yes, Gila top minnow, Sonoran desert tortoise of the nonnative grass (red brome) in small isolated patches, but not apparent to the average campground get a high level of use and can be seen and heard from b. No Management to preserve the area’s wilderness characteristics is visitor. Wildlife includes a variety of Sonoran desert game and non-game species as well as inside the polygon. c. Yes, A total of two archaeological sites have been possible throughout most of the area. The polygon is very small, species of special status: Gila top minnow and Sonoran desert tortoise. B. There are few opportunities to engage in primitive and unconfined recorded to date within this polygon. One is prehistoric but it is adjacent to the wilderness. There is limited access to the b. Vegetation appears natural, reflects healthy ecosystem function, and shows little to no recreation. Most existing opportunities are poor quality with low risk. in nature; the other site dates from the historic period. polygon. High use activity on Tortilla Flat, a developed influence of previous human intervention. There are no known vegetation treatments in the Opportunities to hike, hunt or camp are possible. No system trails. No Prehistoric site type is a rock shelter habitation. The recreation site adjacent to this polygon, would inhibit area. restrictions on user behavior. When used in conjunction with the historic site type is a telephone line corridor dating to the management of solitude and primitive recreation on this c. The presence or appearance of improvements does not detract from apparent naturalness. a. High adjacent wilderness, opportunities for primitive and unconfined 1900s. polygon. This area contains at least one Salt River Project (SRP) There is one unauthorized route. b. High recreation are possible. a. No adjacent to d. No improvement and/or right of way. This area contains Bureau of 21 Mesa MODERATE 110.453124 c. High b. Low wilderness e. No Reclamation First Form withdrawals. Moderate A. Yes, Mapleleaf false snap dragon and the Sonoran desert tortoise, species of special status, are found in the a. The composition of plant and animal communities appears natural to the average forest area. visitor. Dominant plants include upland Sonoran desert vegetation. Nonnative plants include a. Opportunities to feel alone are possible in much of the area, though b. Yes, for unique geologic features in the area Management to preserve wilderness characteristics is possible Bufflegrass, fountain grass, and red brome throughout the polygon, but not apparent to the signs of civilization are possible. The polygon is very small and sights and c. Yes, A total of two archaeological sites have been throughout the area. There are no projects or management average visitor. Mapleleaf false snap dragon and the Sonoran desert tortoise, species of sounds of adjacent land use can be seen/heard in the area. There is recorded to date within this polygon. One is prehistoric plans that would impact the wilderness characteristics of the special status, are found in the area. some hunting activity. in nature; the other site dates from the historic period. area and the presence and extent of management activities and B. Vegetation appears natural, reflects healthy ecosystem function, and shows little to no B. There are some opportunities for engaging in primitive and Prehistoric site type is a rock shelter habitation. The other uses that detract from wilderness characteristics are influence of previous human intervention. There are no known vegetation treatments in the unconfined recreation and at least some of these opportunities are of historic site type is a telephone line corridor dating to the isolated. The polygon is adjacent to a designated wilderness. area. a. High high quality. Some opportunities for hiking, hunting, and canyoneering 1900s. There are no planned treatments and no rights or special uses. c. The presence or appearance of improvements does not detract from apparent naturalness. b. High can be found in the area. a. Moderate adjacent to d. No This area contains at least one Salt River Project (SRP) 22 Mesa HIGH 683.041509 c. High b. Moderate wilderness e. No improvement and/or right of way. High

a. The composition of plant and animal communities appears natural to the average forest visitor. Sonoran desert vegetation is the dominant plant community in the polygon. Nonnative Bufflegrass, red brome, and fountain grass can be found in disturbed areas. Wildlife includes a variety of Sonoran desert game and non-game species as well as several a. Yes, Species of special status include Pima Indian species of special status: Pima Indian mallow, Sonoran desert tortoise, Alamosa deer vetch. mallow, Sonoran desert tortoise and Alamosa deer vetch. Management to preserve the area’s wilderness characteristics is b. Vegetation appears natural, reflects healthy ecosystem function, and shows little to no a. There is little opportunity of feeling alone, and signs of civilization are b. Yes, outstanding views capes possible throughout most of the area. The polygon is adjacent to influence of previous human intervention. There are no known vegetation treatments in the common. There is some activity on adjacent road and use of user c. Yes, A total of two archaeological sites have been the Superstition wilderness on one side and the 88 road on the area. created routes in the polygon that detract from opportunities for recorded to date within this polygon. One is prehistoric other. Little ability to develop user created motorized routes off c. Appearance of improvements detracts from apparent naturalness in some areas. There is a solitude. in nature; the other site dates from the historic period. the 88 road due to terrain and vegetation, but possible on the low density of barbed wire fence for range management. There is moderate density of user B. There are few opportunities to engage in primitive and unconfined Prehistoric site type is a lithic scatter. The historic site 78 road. No range improvements are being maintained. created routes in the southern portion of the polygon and evidence of historic mining activity a. High recreation. Most existing opportunities are poor quality with low risk. type is a possible powder house. Unpatented mining claims possible in the area. This area as well (surface disturbance/cleared areas). b. High Hiking and dispersed camping could occur in the area. a. Low adjacent to d. No contains at least one Salt River Project (SRP) improvement 23 Mesa MODERATE 1639.19822 c. Moderate b. Low wilderness e. No and/or right of way. Moderate a. The composition of plant and animal communities appears natural to the average forest visitor. Sonoran desert plant and animal communities dominate this polygon. Some riparian Management to preserve the wilderness characteristics is plant communities include cottonwood, willows, and sycamores. Some nonnative fountain a. Opportunities to feel alone are possible in much of the area, though possible throughout the area. There are no projects or grass and brome can be found in the polygon, but is not apparent to the average visitor. signs of civilization are possible. There is limited ability to get away from management plans that would impact the wilderness Lowland leopard frog, maple leaf false snapdragon are species of special status in the the road and traffic on the road detracts of opportunities for solitude. characteristics of the area and the presence and extent of polygon. The steep cliff face limits movement away from the road. a. Yes, Lowland leopard frog and maple leaf false management activities and other uses that detract from b. Vegetation appears natural, reflects healthy ecosystem function, and shows little to no B. There are some opportunities for engaging in primitive and snapdragon are species of special status in the polygon. wilderness characteristics are isolated. Roads are adjacent to the influence of previous human intervention. There are no known vegetation treatments in the unconfined recreation and at least some of these opportunities are of b. Yes, outstanding rock bluffs. polygon on two sides and wilderness adjacent on the third edge, area. high quality. Hiking, hunting, dispersed camping, and bird watching may c. No, There are no known archaeological sites currently though access to the wilderness is difficult. The Arizona c. The presence or appearance of improvements does not detract from apparent naturalness. a. High occur in the area. It is difficult to access the adjacent wilderness from identified within this polygon department of transportation yard is just outside polygon. This There are no improvements. b. High the polygon. a. Moderate adjacent to d. No area contains at least one Salt River Project (SRP) improvement 24 Mesa HIGH 899.875235 c. High b. Moderate wilderness e. Yes, Fish Creek WSR corridor and/or right of way. High It is impossible to manage the majority of the area to preserve its wilderness characteristics. Projects or management plans that impact the wilderness characteristics of the area are a. The composition of plant and animal communities appears natural to the average forest a. Encounters with, or evidence of, humans is unavoidable. Signs of unavoidable and the presence and extent of management visitor. Sonoran desert plant and animal communities dominate the polygon. Suitable habitat civilization are pervasive and views of high human impact areas can be activities and other uses that detract from wilderness for a variety of game and non-game species exists in the area. Minimal presence of nonnative seen throughout. The polygon is very small with roads on two sides and characteristics is pervasive throughout the area. Roads and species in the polygon, though red brome can be found in some locations. Suitable Sonoran pervasive boat traffic. Overhead commercial flights are common. a. Yes, Sonoran desert tortoise suitable habitat motorized trails adjacent to the small polygon get a fair amount desert tortoise habitat. Adjacent motorized trails impact opportunities for solitude. b. No of use. This area contains at least one Salt River Project (SRP) B. Vegetation appears natural, reflects healthy ecosystem function, and shows little to no b. There are few opportunities to engage in primitive and unconfined c. Yes, There is one known multicomponent improvement and/or right of way. This area contains Bureau of influence of previous human intervention. There are no known vegetation treatments in the recreation. Most existing opportunities are poor quality with low risk. archaeological site currently identified within this Reclamation First Form withdrawals. There would be continued area. a. High Opportunities to hike, hunt are possible in the area, though they are low polygon. The site is a lithic scatter and historic midden. challenges managing the boundary as terrain and vegetation do c. The presence or appearance of improvements does not detract from apparent naturalness. b. High quality. a. No adjacent to d. No not make motorized trespass difficult. Only 166 feet is adjacent 25 Mesa LOW 38.503413 c. High b. Low wilderness e. No to the wilderness. No a. The composition of plant and animal communities appears natural to the average forest visitor. Dominant vegetation is Sonoran desert plants including saguaro, jojoba, and prickly It is impossible to manage the majority of the area to preserve pear. Nonnatives include fountain grass and Bufflegrass primarily along the roadway. Suitable its wilderness characteristics. Projects or management plans that habitat for a variety of game and non-game wildlife species exists in the polygon. Species of impact the wilderness characteristics of the area are special status include Sonoran desert tortoise. unavoidable and the presence and extent of management b. Vegetation appears natural, reflects healthy ecosystem function, and shows little to no a. Yes, Species of special status include Sonoran desert activities and other uses that detract from wilderness influence of previous human intervention. Herbicide application and digging has occurred tortoise. characteristics is pervasive throughout the area. This area minimally in the polygon, a. Encounters with, or evidence of, humans is unavoidable. Signs of b. No contains at least one Salt River Project (SRP) improvement c. Appearance of improvements detract from apparent naturalness in some areas. civilization are pervasive and views of high human impact areas occur c. Yes, A total of two archaeological sites have been and/or right of way. There is a powerline right of way with Improvements include a concrete canal, substation, high density of non-motorized trail frequently. Topography limits solitude, there is a high level of recreation recorded to date within this polygon. One is prehistoric required access and maintenance, a high level of mountain bike (authorized and unauthorized), low density of motorized routes (9 authorized and use, including frequently hear shooting from a nearby range. in nature; the other site dates from the historic period. use which would be very difficult to restrict, the southern unauthorized), a quarry (8 acres), an underground phone line with right away cleared of b. There are few opportunities to engage in primitive and unconfined Prehistoric site type is multi-room habitation. The boundary is private, a reservation to west, a highway on vegetation, and evidence of historic mining (adits and shafts). a. High recreation. Most existing opportunities are poor quality with low risk. historic site type is a mine. boundary, a nearby shooting range, houses very close to b. High There are opportunities to hike, camp, and horseback ride. a. No adjacent to d. No boundary, and frequent aircraft fly overs. This area contains 26 Mesa LOW 5737.281023 c. Moderate b. Low wilderness e. Yes Bureau of Reclamation First Form withdrawals. No a. The composition of plant and animal communities appears natural to the average forest visitor. The primary plant communities consist of desert scrub and some deciduous riparian vegetation (cottonwood, sycamore, willow). Suitable habitat for a variety of game and non- game wildlife species can be found in the area as well as a suite of riparian birds. Species of a. Opportunities to feel alone are possible in much of the area, though a. Yes, There are unique species such as the Gila top special concern are yellow warbler, tanagers, purple martins, gray's vireo, and habitat for Gila signs of civilization are possible. The area is very small and adjacent to minnow. The presence and extent of management activities and other top minnow. wilderness on one side and year round moderate use road on the other, b. No, There are no unique or outstanding landscape uses that detract from wilderness characteristics are scattered. b. To the average forest visitor the vegetation appears natural, reflects healthy ecosystem which makes solitude difficult to experience. Motorized incursions features. When managed in conjunction with the adjacent Superstition function, and shows little to no influence of previous human intervention. No recorded happen occasionally, further impacting opportunities for solitude. c. No, There are no known archaeological sites currently Wilderness, preservation of wilderness characteristics are vegetation treatments in this area. a. High b. There are few opportunities to engage in primitive and unconfined identified within this polygon. possible. A moderate degree of use occurs on the boundary c. Little or no evidence of human influence on the landscape. No known improvements and b. High recreation. When used in conjunction with the adjacent wilderness, a. Moderate Yes, adjacent to the d. No, There are no high quality water resources or road. Motorized trespass would be difficult to manage due to 27 Tonto Basin MODERATE 48.221219 only one unauthorized route. c. High opportunities for good quality hunting, camping, and hiking. b. Low Superstition important watershed features. more open, less steep terrain. Moderate

a. The composition of plant and animal communities appears natural to the average forest visitor. The plant community consist primarily of Sonoran desert species. Suitable habitat for a. No, No unique values for rare plant or animal a variety of game and non-game wildlife species can be found in the area, such as rocky a. Frequent views of high human impact areas and encounters with, or communities or rare ecosystem. There are no projects or management plans that would impact mountain bighorn sheep and potential habitat for the gilded flicker. No known special status evidence of, humans is common or likely. The area is very small and b. No, There are no unique or outstanding landscape the wilderness characteristics of the area. When managed in species or invasive/non-native species. adjacent to wilderness on one side with a low use road and powerline features. conjunction with the adjacent Superstition Wilderness, b. To the average forest visitor the vegetation appears natural, reflects healthy ecosystem on the other, which makes solitude difficult to experience. c. No, There are no known archaeological sites currently preservation of wilderness characteristics are possible. Very low function, and shows little to no influence of previous human intervention. No recorded a. High b. Most existing opportunities to engage in primitive recreation (hiking, identified within this polygon. degree of use on the boundary road. Steep, rugged terrain vegetation treatments. b. High hunting, wildlife viewing) are low quality, with low risk due to the area a. Low Yes, adjacent to the d. No, There are no high quality water resources or would inhibit motorized trespass. This area contains at least one 28 Globe HIGH 13.437837 c. Little or no evidence of human influence on the landscape, with no known improvements. c. High being very small and bounded by a road. b. Low Superstition important watershed features. Salt River Project (SRP) improvement and/or right of way. High a. The composition of plant and animal communities appears natural to the average forest a. Opportunities to feel alone are possible in much of the area, though visitor. Scrub brush is the primary plant community. Suitable habitat for a variety of game signs of civilization are possible. The area is very small and adjacent to and non-game wildlife species can be found in the area. No known invasive/non-natives or wilderness on one side and year round moderate use road on the other a. No, No unique values for rare plant or animal species of special concern. makes, which makes solitude difficult to experience. Motorized communities or rare ecosystem. b. To the average forest visitor the vegetation appears natural, reflects healthy ecosystem incursions happen occasionally, further impacting opportunities for b. No, There are no unique or outstanding landscape The presence and extent of management activities and other function, and shows little to no influence of previous human intervention, as there are no solitude. features. uses that detract from wilderness characteristics is pervasive known vegetation treatments. b. There are few opportunities to engage in primitive and unconfined c. No, There are no known archaeological sites currently throughout the area. It is impossible to manage this area to c. Appearance of improvements detract from apparent naturalness in some areas. a. High recreation within that area itself. However, when used in conjunction identified within this polygon. preserve wilderness characteristics due to the road in the wash Improvements consist of a braided road that changes alignment based on hydrological b. High with the adjacent wilderness, opportunities for good quality hunting, a. Moderate Yes, adjacent to the d. No, There are no high quality water resources or bottom that changes orientation based on hydrologic changes in 29 Tonto Basin LOW 10.969536 changes in the wash and a barbed wire fence. c. Moderate camping, and hiking exist. b. Low Superstition important watershed features. the wash. No a. The composition of plant and animal communities appears natural to the average forest a. Opportunities to feel alone are possible in much of the area, though visitor. Scrub brush is the primary plant community. Suitable habitat for a variety of game signs of civilization are possible. The area is very small and adjacent to and non-game wildlife species can be found in the area. No known invasive/non-natives or wilderness on one side and year round moderate use road on the other a. No, No unique values for rare plant or animal species of special concern. makes, which makes solitude difficult to experience. Motorized communities or rare ecosystem. b. To the average forest visitor the vegetation appears natural, reflects healthy ecosystem incursions happen occasionally, further impacting opportunities for b. No, There are no unique or outstanding landscape The presence and extent of management activities and other function, and shows little to no influence of previous human intervention, as there are no solitude. features. uses that detract from wilderness characteristics is pervasive known vegetation treatments. b. There are few opportunities to engage in primitive and unconfined c. No, There are no known archaeological sites currently throughout the area. It is impossible to manage this area to c. Appearance of improvements detract from apparent naturalness in some areas. The a. High recreation within that area itself. However, when used in conjunction identified within this polygon preserve wilderness characteristics due to the road in the wash improvement in the area is a braided road that changes alignment based on hydrological b. High with the adjacent wilderness, opportunities for good quality hunting, a. Moderate Yes, adjacent to the d. No, There are no high quality water resources or bottom that changes orientation based on hydrologic changes in 30 Tonto Basin LOW 19.410949 changes in the wash. c. Moderate camping, and hiking exist. b. Low Superstition important watershed features. the wash. No a. The composition of plant and animal communities appears natural to the average forest visitor. Primary plant communities are Sonoran desert with saguaros, desert scrub, small portions of semi desert, and grasslands mainly consisting of jojoba. Suitable habitat for a variety of game and non-game wildlife species can be found in the area, with a golden eagle nest and suitable desert tortoise habitat. No known invasive and/or non-native plant and animal communities in the area. b. To the average forest visitor the vegetation appears natural, reflects healthy ecosystem a. Opportunities to feel alone are possible in much of the area, though a. Yes, There are unique species such as the golden eagle. function, and shows little to no influence of previous human intervention. There is no record signs of civilization are possible. Aside from the portion along HWY 88 b. No, There are no unique or outstanding landscape Management to preserve the area’s wilderness characteristics of vegetation treatments in this area. there is at least a moderate degree of solitude. Traffic in and out of features. are possible throughout most of the area. The area is adjacent c. The presence or appearance of improvements does not detract from apparent naturalness. marina as well as on the lake may increase acoustics. c. Yes, There is one known historic archaeological site to wilderness. A cherry stem road protruding into the area and There is a very low density of range improvements, which include a spring development, b. There are few opportunities to engage in primitive and unconfined currently identified within this polygon. The site most unauthorized motorized routes, present in Davis Wash, detract pipeline, and trough. One developed system trail and no known unauthorized trails are a. High recreation. There are really good opportunities for hiking, but the rough likely represents the remnants of a ranching operation. from wilderness characteristics. This area contains at least one located in the area, but there is possible wash use. An Arizona Department of Transportation b. High and rugged terrain leads to a moderate quality for hunting. a. Moderate Adjacent to d. No, There are no high quality water resources or Salt River Project (SRP) improvement and/or right of way. This 31 Tonto Basin MODERATE 2289.683476 gravel pit is located within the area. c. High Opportunities for horseback riding and camping are not present. b. Low Wilderness important watershed features. area contains Bureau of Reclamation First Form withdrawals. Moderate Management to preserve the wilderness characteristics is possible throughout the area. There are no projects or management plans that would impact the wilderness characteristics of the area and the presence and extent of management activities and other uses that detract from a. Yes, Species of special status include longfin dace, wilderness characteristics are isolated. The communication site a. The composition of plant and animal communities appears natural to the average forest lowland leopard frog and bald eagle, Fish Creek Fleabane on rock butte has been removed, but is in the middle of the visitor. Dominant vegetation is Sonoran semi desert grassland with some typical desert and Gila rock daisy. polygon. This is in the communication site flight path, as a riparian plant communities. Nonnative plants include red brome in the desert areas. Suitable b. No helicopter is used to access the site. Apache Lake is a managed habitat for a variety of game and non-game species exists in the area and species of special c. Yes, A total of seven archaeological sites have been lake by SRP and has impoundments, controlled water flow and status include longfin dace, lowland leopard frog and bald eagle, Fish Creek Fleabane and Gila recorded to date within this polygon. One of these sites requires motorized access. This area contains at least one Salt rock daisy. a. Common or significant feeling of being alone or remote from is prehistoric in nature, four date from the historic River Project (SRP) improvement and/or right of way. This area b. Vegetation appears natural, reflects healthy ecosystem function, and shows little to no civilization is possible throughout the area. Cross country hunting and period, and two are multi-component. Prehistoric site contains Bureau of Reclamation First Form withdrawals. Apache influence of previous human intervention. There are no known vegetation treatments in the hiking and recreation use along fish creek is fairly low. types include rock shelters and sherd and lithic scatters. Lake is motorized and is adjacent to the polygon. One boundary area. B. There are some opportunities for engaging in primitive and Historic site types include Apache and Yavapai is the 88 road that receives a high level of use. There is a small c. The presence or appearance of improvements does not detract from apparent naturalness. unconfined recreation and at least some of these opportunities are of occupations and telephone lines. cherry stem. Approximately 90% of the area is a part of an There is a communication site in the middle of the polygon that was removed in step one (as high quality. Hiking, hunting, canyoneering and fishing can occur in the d. No Inventoried Roadless Area. Arizona Game and Fish periodically substantially noticeable), no developments along the shoreline. Minimal user created trails a. High area. The terrain is steep and rugged, there are no system trails and no e. Yes, Yes, Fish Creek flows through a scenic canyon. (annually) remove big horn sheep from this area to improve big and routes. b. High user controls. a. High Borders Apache Lake horn sheep population and helicopters are used. Big horn sheep 32 Mesa HIGH 10725.66286 c. High b. Moderate meets size criteria are also collared. High

a. The composition of plant and animal communities appears natural to the average forest a. Opportunities to feel alone are possible in much of the area, though visitor. The plant communities consist of mostly Sonoran desert and semi desert grassland, signs of civilization are possible. Activity on adjacent private property, a. No, No unique values for rare plant or animal desert washes with jojoba and menodora, and very little grass component. Suitable habitat activity at the trailhead, and ATV/UTV use on adjacent roads and in communities or rare ecosystem. for a variety of game and non-game wildlife species can be found in the area. No School house Wash impact solitude. There is a moderate degree of b. No, There are no unique or outstanding landscape documented invasive plants or special status species in the area. unauthorized motorized activity. Once away from the trailhead and as features. Management to preserve the area’s wilderness characteristics b. To the average forest visitor the vegetation appears natural, reflects healthy ecosystem you get closer to the wilderness, opportunities for solitude are possible. c. Yes, There is one known prehistoric archaeological site are possible throughout most of the area. The area is adjacent function, and shows little to no influence of previous human intervention. No known b. There are some opportunities for engaging in primitive and/or currently identified within this polygon. The site includes to the Superstition Wilderness with a cherry stem road vegetation treatments have occurred in the area. unconfined recreation. Good quality hiking with a fair amount of fieldhouses, possible agricultural features, and sherd and protruding in. The ability to inhibit motorized trespass and c. The presence or appearance of improvements does not detract from apparent naturalness. challenge and risk. When closer to the wilderness, or used in lithic scatters.. development of new motorized routes is very difficult due to The Tule trailhead, which has a barbed wire fence and corral, provides access to Tule trail a. High conjunction with the adjacent wilderness, primitive recreation Yes, adjacent to the d. No, No RNA open terrain with minimal vegetation or features that would (122), a non-motorized trail. b. High opportunities like hunting and hiking would be of high quality. Some a. Moderate Superstition e. No, There are no high quality water resources or keep motorized traffic out. Also, there is potential for motorized 33 Tonto Basin MODERATE 880.148268 c. High opportunities for horseback riding and camping are possible as well. b. Moderate Wilderness important watershed features. trespass from private property. Moderate

a. In most areas the composition of plant and animal communities would appear natural to the average forest visitor. The vegetation is predominantly Sonoran desert, with species such as Palo Verde and saguaro. Along the lake shore there is a lot of tamarisk and fountain grass. Suitable habitat for a variety of game and non-game wildlife species can be found in the area. a. Yes, there are unique species such as bald eagle There are species of special status in the area which include bald eagle nesting sites, American a. No opportunity of feeling alone. Encounters with, or evidence of, nesting sites, American peregrine falcon, and potential peregrine falcon, and potential SW willow flycatcher habitat. The lake has small/large mouth humans is unavoidable. Apache Lake is a motorized lake and would be SW willow flycatcher habitat. bass, catfish, sunfish and full suite of non-native game fish. very difficult to get away from motorized sounds. Visitors can also see b. No, There are no unique or outstanding landscape It is impossible to manage the majority of the area to preserve b. To the average forest visitor the vegetation appears natural, reflects healthy ecosystem signs of developments and improvements including a marina and features. its wilderness characteristics. The area is very long and thin function, and shows little to no influence of previous human intervention. There are no several other developments while in the area. c. Yes, There are no known archaeological sites currently along the shore of Apache Lake which has motorized use. The known vegetation treatments in this area. a. Moderate b. There are few opportunities to engage in primitive and unconfined identified within this polygon. motorized boating occurs up to the shoreline and sounds of c. Little or no evidence of human influence on the landscape, as there are no known b. High recreation. Visitors can engage in high quality fishing and some a. No Yes, adjacent to the d. No, There are no high quality water resources or motorized boating would be pervasive. This area contains 34 Tonto Basin LOW 100.816292 improvements. c. High dispersed camping, but few other opportunities exist. b. Low wilderness important watershed features. Bureau of Reclamation First Form withdrawals. No

a. In most areas the composition of plant and animal communities would appear natural to the average forest visitor. The vegetation is predominantly Sonoran desert, with species such as Palo Verde and saguaro. Along the lake shore there is a lot of tamarisk and fountain grass. Suitable habitat for a variety of game and non-game wildlife species can be found in the area. a. Frequent views of high human impact areas and encounters with, or a. Yes, there are unique species such as bald eagle There are species of special status in the area which include bald eagle nesting sites, American evidence of, humans is common or likely. Apache Lake is a motorized nesting sites, American peregrine falcon, and potential peregrine falcon, and potential SW willow flycatcher habitat. The lake has small/large mouth lake and would be very difficult to get away from motorized sounds. SW willow flycatcher habitat. bass, catfish, sunfish and full suite of non-native game fish. Visitors can also see signs of developments and improvements including b. No, There are no unique or outstanding landscape It is impossible to manage the majority of the area to preserve b. To the average forest visitor the vegetation appears natural, reflects healthy ecosystem a marina and several other developments while in the area. There are features. its wilderness characteristics. The area is very long and thin function, and shows little to no influence of previous human intervention. There are no possibilities to experience solitude in some of the coves. c. No, There are no known archaeological sites currently along the shore of Apache Lake which has motorized use. The known vegetation treatments in this area. a. Moderate b. There are few opportunities to engage in primitive and unconfined identified within this polygon. motorized boating occurs up to the shoreline and sounds of c. Little or no evidence of human influence on the landscape, as there are no known b. High recreation. Visitors can engage in high quality fishing and kayaking, as a. Low Yes, adjacent to the d. No, There are no high quality water resources or motorized boating would be pervasive. This area contains 35 Tonto Basin LOW 122.07414 improvements. c. High well as some dispersed camping, but few other opportunities exist. b. Low wilderness important watershed features. Bureau of Reclamation First Form withdrawals. No a. The composition of plant and animal communities appears natural to the average forest a. Opportunities to feel alone are possible in much of the area, though visitor. Dominant vegetation is lower Sonoran desert including saguaro, barrel brush, big the area is very small (7 acres) and solitude would not possible unless willow, and mesquite. Nonnative species include a minimal amount of red brome. Suitable used in conjunction with the adjacent wilderness. Some signs of Management to preserve the wilderness characteristics is habitat for a variety of game and non-game species exists in the polygon and no special status civilization are possible. possible throughout the area. There are no projects or species. b. There are some opportunities for engaging in primitive and management plans that would impact the wilderness b. Vegetation appears natural, reflects healthy ecosystem function, and shows little to no unconfined recreation and at least some of these opportunities are of a. No characteristics of the area and the presence and extent of influence of previous human intervention. There are no known vegetation treatments in the high quality. The area is adjacent to the wilderness, and when used in b. No management activities and other uses that detract from area. conjunction with neighboring wilderness, hiking, hunting, bouldering, c. There are no known archaeological sites currently wilderness characteristics are isolated. The small polygon c. The presence or appearance of improvements does not detract from apparent naturalness. a. High and camping are all possible and provide a moderate level of challenge identified within this polygon. borders the Four Peaks Wilderness, but has an extremely high There are no improvements. b. High and risk. a. Moderate adjacent to d. No edge to interior ratio. The other side of the unit is a road that 38 Mesa HIGH 7.678398 c. High b. Moderate wilderness e. No has low use. High It is impossible to manage the majority of the area to preserve its wilderness characteristics. Projects or management plans that impact the wilderness characteristics of the area are a. yes, This area is an Important Bird Area and has unavoidable and the presence and extent of management a. The composition of plant and animal communities appears natural to the average forest several species of special status including bald eagle, activities and other uses that detract from wilderness visitor. Dominant vegetation is Sonoran desert plants including saguaro, jojoba, mesquite, Sonoran sucker, peregrine falcon, and Sonoran desert characteristics is pervasive throughout the area. Some riparian cottonwood, and willow. Nonnative tamarisk and giant reed are significant along the a. Encounters with, or evidence of, humans is unavoidable. Signs of tortoise. challenges include the ongoing and established motorized use, river corridor, while red brome, Bufflegrass, and fountain grass can be found in the desert civilization are pervasive and views of high human impact areas occur b. Yes, Salt River eligible WSR established high use levels on the river, issuance and areas. Suitable habitat for a variety of game and non-game species exists in the area. In frequently. There is a communication site and power line visible from c. Yes, A total of 53 archaeological sites have been management of the special use permit for tubing on the river, addition, this area is an Important Bird Area and has several species of special status including within the polygon that receives ongoing maintenance and access via recorded to date within this polygon. Thirty of these frequent motorized access for FS staff and cooperating agencies bald eagle, Sonoran sucker, peregrine falcon, and Sonoran desert tortoise. Nonnative game foot and helicopter. There is an adjacent developed recreation site that sites are prehistoric in nature, twenty date from the performing safety and law enforcement activities on the river, fish include carp and catfish. receives high recreation use as well as highly visible tubing that occurs historic period, and three are multi-component. presence of the communication site with access routes and a b. Vegetation appears natural, reflects healthy ecosystem function, and shows little to no on river during summer months. The adjacent highway introduces Prehistoric site types include pithouse villages, sherd and landing spot for a helicopter, powerline, dam and reservoir influence of previous human intervention. Treatments include 2.5 acres of removal and motorized sounds as well as highly visible lights at night. Solitude is very lithic scatters, quarries, petroglyphs, burials, field houses, system access (includes helicopter), management activities treatment of nonnative tamarisk. 10% of area impacted by fire (1% in last year) and may still difficult to find in the polygon. trash middens, and rock shelters. Historic site types associated with the managed flow of salt river (controlled by be noticeable on the landscape. b. There are abundant opportunities for engaging in primitive and include burials, lime kilns, homesteads, ranches, mines, SRP), and challenges associated with adjacent highways, private c. Appearance of improvements detract from apparent naturalness in most areas. unconfined recreation and these opportunities are of high quality. early 20th century recreational camps, quarries, lands and reservation lands. This area contains Bureau of Unauthorized and authorized routes occur throughout the area in low density. There are a Hiking and horseback riding are possible in the area, but restricted to prospects, water impoundment structures, Reclamation First Form withdrawals. There is cherry stemming moderate amount of user created non-motorized trails. There is a cleared area for a helispot a. High non-summer months due to summer heat. Birding, fishing, tubing and transportation corridors and artifact scatters. of roads to access recreation sites and the river. In addition, the used for powerline maintenance and evidence of historic mining (adits and shafts). b. High kayaking all occur in the area. The activities on the river are high quality. a. No d. No Salt River Horses travel within the area. 39 Mesa LOW 12070.62643 c. Low b. High meets size criteria e. Yes No

a. The composition of plant and animal communities appears natural to the average forest a. Common or significant feeling of being alone or remote from visitor. Chaparral and Sonoran desert are the dominant plant groups. Nonnative red brome is civilization is possible throughout the area. In general, the area sees low likely present, but not apparent to the average visitor. Suitable habitat for common Sonoran use, is difficult to access, and is surrounded by wilderness. Some Management to preserve the wilderness characteristics is wildlife exists in the area. There are no species of special status. overhead flights could impact opportunities for solitude. possible throughout the area. There are no projects or b. Vegetation appears natural, reflects healthy ecosystem function, and shows little to no b. There are abundant opportunities for engaging in primitive and a. No management plans that would impact the wilderness influence of previous human intervention. A burn went through the area in 1996, but does unconfined recreation and these opportunities are of high quality. b. No characteristics of the area and the presence and extent of not detract from apparent naturalness. Hiking, hunting, dispersed camping are possible, and opportunities are c. There are no known archaeological sites currently management activities and other uses that detract from C. The presence or appearance of improvements does not detract from apparent naturalness. a. High high quality and abundant when used in conjunction with the adjacent identified within this polygon wilderness characteristics are isolated. There is little to no use One non-motorized/non mechanized trail runs through the middle of the polygon. b. High wilderness. a. High adjacent to d. No of the area and it is surrounded by wilderness. A gate keeps 40 Mesa HIGH 9.285628 c. High b. High wilderness e. No traffic out of this section. High

a. The composition of plant and animal communities appears natural to the average forest visitor. The vegetation is mostly Sonoran desert and semi desert grassland, with jojoba and menodora in the washes and very little grass component. A large patch of love grass covers a. No, No unique values for rare plant or animal approximately 5% of the area. No special status species. Suitable habitat for a variety of communities or rare ecosystem. It is impossible to manage the majority of the area to preserve game and non-game wildlife species can be found in the area. b. No, There are no unique or outstanding landscape its wilderness characteristics. The presence and extent of b. To the average forest visitor the vegetation appears natural, reflects healthy ecosystem features. management activities and other uses that detract from function, and shows little to no influence of previous human intervention. There are no c. Yes, TA total of five archaeological sites have been wilderness characteristics is pervasive throughout the area. The records of vegetation treatment projects in the area. a. Frequent views of high human impact areas and encounters with, or recorded to date within this polygon. Four of these sites area is bounded by roads including a state highway, c. Noticeable evidence of human influence, area has high level of human disturbance. Range evidence of, humans is common or likely. Heavily used motorized are prehistoric in nature; the remaining site dates from characterized by open vegetation, desert washes, and a high improvements include several livestock troughs (7-8), wind mill, well, storage tank, dirt stock routes, such as Hwy 188, bound the area. The area is open country with the historic period. Prehistoric site types include multi- degree of unauthorized motorized routes. The range tanks, and barbed wire fence. The range improvements are of a moderate density overall minimal screening. There is a shooting range within earshot. Military room habitations, fieldhouses, and sherd and lithic improvements will likely required routine maintenance which that is distributed across the area. There is no developed recreation infrastructure in the low elevation overflights frequent the area. scatter. Historic site types include transportation has been typically performed with heavy equipment and area. Areas of historic mining activities, including tailing piles, are present. Most washes have a. High b. There are few opportunities to engage in primitive and unconfined Yes, adjacent to the corridors. motorized equipment. This area contains at least one Salt River unauthorized ATV routes, especially concentrated around Schoolhouse Wash, but can be b. High recreation. The opportunities that do exist include low quality hiking, a. Low Superstition d. No, There are no high quality water resources or Project (SRP) improvement and/or right of way. The area is 42 Tonto Basin LOW 2912.019574 found in most washes. c. Low horseback riding, and dispersed camping. b. Low Wilderness important watershed features. adjacent to wilderness. No

a. The composition of plant and animal communities appears natural to the average forest visitor. The vegetation consist primarily of Sonoran desert and scrub oak communities, with bunch grasses, mesquite, and false mesquite. Red brome is present on more than half the a. No, No unique values for rare plant or animal There are no projects or management plans that would impact area, but generally does not detract from apparent naturalness. Suitable habitat for a variety a. Opportunities to feel alone are possible in much of the area, though communities or rare ecosystem. the wilderness characteristics of the area. The presence and of game and non-game wildlife species can be found in the area. signs of civilization are possible. There is a moderate level of use on b. No, There are no unique or outstanding landscape extent of management activities and other uses that detract b. To the average forest visitor the vegetation appears natural, reflects healthy ecosystem horseshoe bend road, so visitors can hear sounds of motorized use, and features. from wilderness characteristics are isolated. The area is function, and shows little to no influence of previous human intervention. There are no evidence of improvements. c. There are no known archaeological sites currently adjacent to the Salt River Canyon Wilderness, with limited records of vegetation treatments in the area. b. There are few opportunities to engage in primitive and unconfined identified within this polygon access. There are minimal improvements, though some range c. The presence or appearance of improvements does not detract from apparent naturalness. a. High recreation. There is moderate quality hiking, high quality hunting, and d. No infrastructure would need to be maintained. Few other Low density of range improvements throughout the area, which include a well, a trough, a b. High dispersed camping off of horseshoe bend road. The area is challenging a. Moderate yes, meets size e. No, There are no high quality water resources or considerations or management challenges. There is one small 43 Globe HIGH 6312.279225 pipeline, two storage tanks, and a coral. Several user created routes are present. c. High due to limited and rough access. There are no system trails in the area. b. Low criteria important watershed features. cherry stem roads. High

a. The composition of plant and animal communities appears natural to the average forest visitor. The vegetation primarily consist of Sonoran desert and scrub oak, bunch grasses, mesquite, false mesquite, curly mesquite, Palo Verde, jojoba, and agave. Red brome present across most of the area, but generally does not detract from apparent naturalness. Some a. Yes, There are unique Species of Conservation Concern riparian species include sycamore, willow, cottonwood, horsetail, and cattail. Tamarisk such as the yellow billed cuckoo occupied and critical Management to preserve the area’s wilderness characteristics is patches in the riparian area. Suitable habitat for a variety of game and non-game wildlife habitat. difficult throughout most of the area. The presence and extent species can be found in the area, including elk and deer. Species of special concern include b. Yes, There are unique or outstanding views and of management activities and other uses that detract from sulfur bellied fly, southwest willow Flycatcher critical habitat, and yellow billed cuckoo geologic features, including views of Black mesa can be wilderness characteristics occurs across most of the area. The occupied and critical habitat. a. Opportunities to feel alone are possible in much of the area, though seen from within the area. area is adjacent to the Salt River Canyon Wilderness, has roads b. To the average forest visitor the vegetation appears natural, reflects healthy ecosystem signs of civilization are possible. Views of high human impact areas c. Yes, A total of five archaeological sites have been on three sides, and there is private property along the function, and shows little to no influence of previous human intervention. There are no occur infrequently, but are possible. Opportunities for solitude are recorded to date within this polygon. Three of these southwestern road. A cherry stem road extends into the vegetation treatments on record. possible when away from the roads and edges of the boundary. Use on sites is prehistoric in nature, and two date from the southern portion and private inholding is located at the end of c. Prevalence of improvements is overall low throughout the area, it may be concentrated in the 219 and 223 roads are moderate to high depending on the time of historic period. The prehistoric site type are fieldhouses the 223 road. Wildland Urban Interface management occurs some spots but is more typically dispersed through the area. It is common to find spots where the year. Visitors can see the private land from within the area. with a sherd and lithic scatter. Historic site types include along the private property. There is a high level of motorized improvements are absent or unseen. Range improvements such as a well, stock tanks, fences, a. High b. There are some opportunities for engaging in primitive and/or water impoundments and ranch operations. use across the area. The range improvements will likely require pipeline, springs, and storage tanks are concentrated around roads in moderate density in the b. High unconfined recreation, such as hike, horseback ride, hunt, and a. Moderate yes, meets size d. No, There are no high quality water resources or maintenance by use of motorized and heavy equipment on a 44 Globe LOW 9258.836921 polygon. Very few user created routes are present. c. Moderate dispersed camping. The area has no user restrictions. b. Moderate criteria important watershed features. periodic basis. Low a. The composition of plant and animal communities appears natural to the average forest visitor. Dominant vegetation is Sonoran desert and desert scrub with some semi desert grassland, some juniper and juniper grassland in higher elevations and some intermittent riparian vegetation including walnut, sycamore, cottonwood. The presence of exotic, invasive and/or non-native plant and animal communities are sparse to absent in the area. There is a small patch of Fountain grass near Frazier Trailhead, also a small patch of Lovegrass in south end near Pinyon Mountain. Species of special status include Gila monster, Gila top minnow, Management to preserve the area’s wilderness characteristics golden eagle, desert night lizard, high concentration of bats (hoary). General suite of game are possible throughout most of the area. There are some and non-game species can also be found in the area. projects or management plans that would impact the wilderness b. To the average forest visitor the vegetation appears natural, reflects healthy ecosystem a. Yes, Gila top minnow, Gila monster, golden eagle characteristics of the area. Many cherry stem roads protrude function, and shows little to no influence of previous human intervention. Pinyon fire and b. No into the polygon. There is heavy traffic and high recreation use yellow jacket fire had moderate severity over 200 acres, but did not cause a type change in c. Yes, A total of eighteen archaeological sites have been on roads that bound all but one boundary. Moderate to heavy vegetation. recorded to date within this polygon. Seventeen of these amount of unauthorized motorized use from Davis wash to c. Prevalence of improvements is overall low throughout the area, it may be concentrated in sites are prehistoric in nature, and one is of unknown Burnt Corral. This area contains at least one Salt River Project some spots but is more typically dispersed through the area. It is common to find spots where a. Opportunities to experience solitude are possible when away from cultural and temporal affiliation. Prehistoric site types (SRP) improvement and/or right of way. This area contains improvements are absent or unseen. Range improvements include one horizontal well, fuel improvements and roads. South end of the polygon has fewer uses. include single and multi-room masonry structures, cliff Bureau of Reclamation First Form withdrawals. Range tank, above ground poly pipe line, storage tank, above ground pipe that goes to four cement B. Primitive and unconfined recreation opportunities include hiking, dwellings, fieldhouses, sherd and lithic scatters, quarries improvements would need frequent access and maintenance troughs, additional 3-4 livestock troughs with pipeline. Arizona Scenic trail runs through the a. High dispersed camping, horseback riding, and hunting. These activities are and Apache hornos. with motorized/mechanized tools and transportation. Part of polygon b. High of a moderate quality and moderate risk. a. Moderate d. No the boundary is the Tonto National Monument on the North 45 Tonto Basin MODERATE 9688.064918 c. Moderate b. Moderate yes, e. No and adjacent to the Superstition wilderness in the South. Moderate

a. The composition of plant and animal communities appears natural to the average forest visitor. The presence of exotic, invasive and/or non-native plant and animal communities are sparse to absent in the area. Dominant plant communities are Juniper grassland and juniper savanna. No special status species, but habitat for a variety of game and non-game species. a. Opportunities for solitude are high in the polygon. There is very low No nonnative species. use throughout the area. The polygon is small polygon, but B. To the average forest visitor the vegetation appears natural, reflects healthy ecosystem opportunities are possible, especially when visited in conjunction with Management to preserve the wilderness characteristics is function, and shows little to no influence of previous human intervention. No vegetation the adjacent wilderness. Some use on roads during hunting season. a. No possible throughout the area. There are no projects or treatments B. When used in conjunction with the adjacent wilderness, b. No management plans that would impact the wilderness c. Little or no evidence of human influence on the landscape. Prevalence of improvements is a. High opportunities to experience primitive and unconfined recreation is yes, contiguous to c. Unknown characteristics of the area. No uses or considerations that would rare or scattered. Barbed wire range fence runs across the polygon. No other improvements. b. High possible. Hiking and hunting is possible but fairly low quality. a. High the upper Salt river d. No inhibit management of the area to preserve its wilderness 46 Globe HIGH 613.487996 c. High b. Low canyon wilderness e. No characteristics. High

a. The composition of plant and animal communities appears natural to the average forest visitor. The presence of exotic, invasive and/or non-native plant and animal communities are sparse to absent in the area. Dominant vegetation is semi desert grassland and Sonoran a. Yes, Sonoran sucker, SW willow flycatcher occupied desert, chaparral, pinyon juniper in the Apache peak area, native bunch grasses, mesquite, and critical habitat, narrow headed garter snake critical jojoba, some scrub oak, manzanita, some cactus (Palo Verde, saguaro), false and curly habitat. Habitat for a variety of game and non game mesquite, some riparian vegetation includes tree of heaven, desert willow, Arizona sycamore, species including Gila monster, elk, deer. Golden eagle and cotton wood. Nonnative plants include tamarisk and tree of heaven in the riparian area nesting habitat and breeding pairs. SCC birds (Jay?). Management to preserve the area’s wilderness characteristics is (less than 1% of the area) and red brome in the semi desert areas dispersed throughout half Tonto Basin agave (species of conservation concern). difficult throughout most of the area. There are commonly the area, but does not detract from apparent naturalness. Habitat for a variety of game and b. No projects or management plans that impact the wilderness non-game species including Gila monster, elk, and deer. Species of special status include c. Yes, A total of 29 archaeological sites have been characteristics of the area. The presence and extent of Sonoran sucker, southwest willow flycatcher occupied and critical habitat, narrow headed recorded to date within this polygon. Eleven of these management activities and other uses that detract from garter snake critical habitat, Golden eagle nesting habitat and breeding pairs, and Tonto Basin a. There is little opportunity of feeling alone, and signs of civilization are sites are prehistoric in nature, fourteen date from the wilderness characteristics occurs across most of the area. There agave. common. Presence of improvements and level of use on roads and user historic period, three are multi-component, and one is of is a high number of cherry stem roads that jut into the interior b. To the average forest visitor the vegetation appears natural, reflects healthy ecosystem created routes makes finding solitude difficult in the area. Some small unknown cultural or temporal affiliation. Prehistoric site of the polygon. There is private land, San Carlos reservation, function, and shows little to no influence of previous human intervention. Vegetation portions in the north of the polygon would provide opportunities to types include multi-room masonry structures, designated wilderness, and roads bounding the polygon. There treatments include a prescribed burn (2009) in 15% of the area. experience solitude. fieldhouses, rock rings, pithouses, burials, glass, sherd are several inholdings, unpatented mining claims, a high level of c. Range improvements include low density of earthen Stock tanks (looks like ponds), minimal B. Opportunities for primitive and unconfined recreation include and lithic scatters, and agricultural features. Historic site motorized use on roads in the south of the polygon, a high level pipelines, corrals, fences, troughs, storage tanks mostly concentrated in the southern end of horseback riding, fishing, hunting, high quality dispersed camping, and types include mine adits and shafts, mining towns, mills, of ATV use on user created roads, and an active range allotment. the polygon. Northern portion of the polygon has fewer user created roads than in the south very limited fishing and rafting opportunities due to a limited entry cabins, water impoundments, agricultural features and Management of range infrastructure would use (moderate density) where it is flatter and more open. No system trails. Upgraded road and a. High permit system on the river. Hiking opportunities are of moderate transportation corridors. motorized/mechanized equipment and transportation. Several water pipelines associated with mining. b. High quality. a. Low yes, meets size d. No Outfitter and Guide permits are allocated for the river as well as 47 Globe LOW 57779.68927 c. Low b. Moderate criteria e. Yes, salt river eligible WSR (see comment sheet) several private permit holders. Low a. In most areas the composition of plant and animal communities would appear natural to the average forest visitor. The presence of exotic, invasive and/or non-native plant and animal communities are found in infrequent small patch sizes in the area. Dominant plant communities are Sonoran desert with a little creosote. Some willow, cattails and sedges in the riparian area with associated song birds and riparian dependent wildlife species. Higher elevations on black mesa have some curly mesquite, and side oats gramma, down lower is a desert grassland. Nonnative red brome and wild mustard occurs in the area about 1000 acres of nonnatives in the black mesa area, but not that apparent to the average visitor. Some tamarisk along the Salt River. Habitat for a variety of game and non-game species including Rocky Mountain Big Horn Sheep and other common Sonoran desert wildlife species. Southwestern willow flycatcher, narrow headed gartersnake critical habitat, razor back a. Yes, Southwestern willow flycatcher, narrow headed Management to preserve the area’s wilderness characteristics is sucker, established bald eagle breeding area. Historic observation of the Sonoran desert gartersnake critical habitat, razor back sucker, difficult throughout most of the area. There are commonly tortoise. Flathead catfish nonnative fish, largemouth bass, and a suite of non-native game established bald eagle breeding area. Historic projects or management plans that impact the wilderness fish. a. There is little opportunity of feeling alone, and signs of civilization are observation of the Sonoran desert tortoise. characteristics of the area. The presence and extent of b. To the average forest visitor the vegetation appears natural, reflects healthy ecosystem common. Overall topography confines unauthorized motorized use. b. Yes, small section of eligible WSR (Salt River), some management activities and other uses that detract from function, and shows little to no influence of previous human intervention. Summit plots is an Whole southern half of the polygon you can see and hear the highway. outstanding view points and geologic features. wilderness characteristics occurs across most of the area. The erosion study with planted Lovegrass and is on the edge (less than 1% of the area). A visitor can see river recreation activities and the powerline. Up on c. Yes, A total of five archaeological sites have been polygon is adjacent to the Salt River Canyon Wilderness. Range c. Prevalence of improvements is overall low throughout the area, it may be concentrated in Black mesa opportunities for solitude are possible, especially as you get recorded to date within this polygon. Four of these sites infrastructure would need continual maintenance and it would some spots but is more typically dispersed through the area. It is common to find spots where closer to the Salt River Canyon Wilderness. are prehistoric in nature; the remaining one dates from be difficult to manage motorized trespass in some areas improvements are absent or unseen. Range improvements include a corral, windmill, barbed b. Some primitive and unconfined recreation opportunities can be the historic period. The prehistoric site types are multi- including on Black Mesa and in the area south of the Salt River wire fence in the south, a pipeline that crosses Black mesa and two large fuel storage tanks found in the area including high quality fishing opportunities in a very room masonry structures, rock shelters and sherd and due to the more open, flat terrain. This area contains at least and two cement troughs, one spring development and a trough. Low density of authorized small area, high quality hunting, low quality camping, hiking, some lithic scatters. The historic site type includes one Salt River Project (SRP) improvement and/or right of way. roads, low density of unauthorized routes, three total, two in the northern portion of the a. Moderate dispersed camping. infrastructure (i.e. bridges). This area contains Bureau of Reclamation First Form polygon. Areas of historic mining developments, but no known aboveground features. b. High a. Low yes, meets size d. No withdrawals. There is a high edge to interior ratio and weekly 48 Globe LOW 5419.655208 c. Moderate b. Low criteria e. Yes due to presence of WSR eligible segment overhead flights for monitoring of the KV lines. Low a. The composition of plant and animal communities appears natural to the average forest visitor. Sonoran desert vegetation is in dominant in the polygon. Some nonnative red brome can be found in isolated spots. Suitable habitat for a variety of game and non-game species exists in the area as well as the Sonoran desert tortoise, a species of special protected status. a. Yes, Sonoran desert tortoise There are several shooting pits (approximately 1 acre in size each), that do not appear natural. a. There is little opportunity of feeling alone, and signs of civilization are b. No B. Vegetation appears natural, reflects healthy ecosystem function, and shows little to no common. Perimeter roads are heavily used year round. Sights and c. Yes, A total of two archaeological sites have been Management to preserve the area’s wilderness characteristics is influence of previous human intervention. There is one small area impacted by fire in 2005, sounds of traffic and target shooting are pervasive throughout the recorded to date within this polygon, both of which are difficult throughout most of the area. Traffic on the perimeter is but does not detract from apparent naturalness. polygon. prehistoric in nature. Prehistoric site types include heavy and there is a high probability for motorized c. Appearance of improvements detract from apparent naturalness in some areas. Some B. There are few opportunities to engage in primitive and unconfined pithouses, agricultural features, and sherd and lithic encroachment and difficulty managing the boundary. The barbed wire fence, troughs, and some old maintenance level 1 roads are still apparent on the a. High recreation. Most existing opportunities are poor quality with low risk. scatters. polygon has popular target shooting areas and a lot of landscape. b. High Hunting and hiking opportunities are possible in the area. a. Low d. No motorized use in the area. There is a signed decision for a 49 Mesa LOW 2423.381773 c. Moderate b. Low e. No recreation improvement project. Low

a. The composition of plant and animal communities appears natural to the average forest visitor. Sonoran desert plant and animal communities are dominant in the area. There is a small amount of riparian desert plant and animal species as well. No species of conservation concern in the polygon. No known nonnative plants or animals in the area. b. Vegetation appears natural, reflects healthy ecosystem function, and shows little to no a. There is little opportunity of feeling alone, and signs of civilization are influence of previous human intervention. There are no known vegetation treatments in the common. Motorized use on the road and the extremely narrow shape area. of the polygon limits opportunities for solitude. a. No c. Obvious evidence of human influence. Prevalence of improvements is very high throughout B. There are few opportunities to engage in primitive and unconfined b. No the area and there are very few or no spots where improvements are absent or unseen. recreation. Most existing opportunities are poor quality with low risk. c. Yes, There are no known archaeological sites currently Management to preserve the area’s wilderness characteristics is Range improvement includes a spring well development and the entire polygon is a a. High Hiking possible, though there is very limited primitive recreation identified within this polygon. difficult throughout most of the area. The polygon is extremely developed road. b. High opportunities due to shape. a. Low adjacent to d. No long and skinny and almost completely a developed road. 50 Mesa LOW 29.545232 c. No b. Low wilderness e. No Wilderness abuts it on all but one small access point. Low

a. The composition of plant and animal communities appears natural to the average forest visitor. The presence of exotic, invasive and/or non-native plant and animal communities are sparse to absent in the area. Dominant vegetation is scrub oak, pinyon juniper, manzanita, some semi desert grassland (bunch grass, curly mesquite, and false mesquite), some a. Yes, Special species include lowland leopard frog, ponderosa pine, cactus, and acacia. Some riparian vegetation includes sycamore and golden eagles, and Gila top minnow. cottonwood, deer grass and willow. Nonnative red brome dispersed throughout about one b. No It is impossible to manage the majority of the area to preserve third of the area, but not noticeable to average visitor. A variety of game and non-game c. Yes, A total of 25 archaeological sites have been its wilderness characteristics. Projects or management plans that species including beer, deer, elk, turkey, Mearns quail, and mountain lion occur in the area. recorded to date within this polygon. Nineteen of these impact the wilderness characteristics of the area are Special species include lowland leopard frog, golden eagles, and Gila top minnow. sites are prehistoric in nature, three date from the unavoidable. The presence and extent of management activities b. To the average forest visitor the vegetation appears natural, reflects healthy ecosystem historic period, two are multi-component, and one is of and other uses that detract from wilderness characteristics is function, and shows little to no influence of previous human intervention. Vegetation unknown cultural or temporal affiliation. Prehistoric site pervasive throughout the area. There is a very high edge to treatments include some old juniper pushes, but those are mostly naturalized and a. There is little opportunity of feeling alone, and signs of civilization are types include single and multi-room masonry structures, interior ratio making it difficult to get far from signs and sounds unnoticeable to the average visitor. common. Visitors can see and hear the highway in most of the area due fieldhouses, pithouses, sherd and lithic scatters, and of civilization. There is cherry stemming that further intrudes c. Prevalence of improvements is overall low throughout the area, it may be concentrated in to the long skinny nature of the polygon and adjacency to highway 60. agricultural features. Historic site types include mining into the long and skinny area. The polygon borders the 60 road some spots but is more typically dispersed through the area. It is common to find spots where b. Primitive and unconfined recreation opportunities can be found in towns, CCC recreation facilities and transportation on one side and the San Carlos reservation on the other side. improvements are absent or unseen. Improvements include: fence line, stock tanks, corrals a. High the polygon including moderate quality hunting, hiking, and horseback corridors. There is a lot of firewood cutting and motorized use on dispersed in moderate density throughout the polygon. Very few unauthorized routes. b. High riding, and dispersed camping. a. Low yes, meets size d. No unauthorized roads. The north part of the polygon would be 51 Globe LOW 22995.13192 c. Moderate b. Moderate criteria e. No difficult to prevent motorized trespass. No a. The composition of plant and animal communities appears natural to the average forest visitor. The presence of exotic, invasive and/or non-native plant and animal communities are sparse to absent in the area. Dominant vegetation is Sonoran desert and desert scrub. No non- native/invasive species identified. Suitable habitat for a variety of game and non-game species exists in the area. a. Opportunities for solitude possible, especially when closer to the B. To the average forest visitor the vegetation appears natural, reflects healthy ecosystem adjacent wilderness. Adjacent roads are very low use other than during Management to preserve the wilderness characteristics is function, and shows little to no influence of previous human intervention. No known hunting season when a visitor may see or hear some motorized use of a. No possible throughout the area. There are no projects or treatments. the road. b. No management plans that would impact the wilderness c. Little or no evidence of human influence on the landscape. Prevalence of improvements is b. Some camping, hunting, hiking opportunities are possible in the c. There are no known archaeological sites currently characteristics of the area. The polygon is adjacent to the Salt rare or scattered. No range improvements, no special use infrastructure, no recreation a. High polygon, and when used in conjunction with the adjacent wilderness yes, adjacent to the identified within this polygon River Canyon Wilderness. There are few improvements and few improvements. b. High some opportunities are good quality. a. High Salt River Canyon d. No uses that would make it difficult to manage the area to preserve 52 Tonto Basin HIGH 93.754764 c. High b. Low Wilderness e. No wilderness characteristics. High

a. Yes, Cherry creek has southwest willow flycatcher, a. The composition of plant and animal communities appears natural to the average forest Yellow-Billed Cuckoo, round tail chub, desert sucker, and visitor. The presence of exotic, invasive and/or non-native plant and animal communities are lowland leopard frog. sparse to absent in the area. Dominant vegetation is Sonoran desert and desert scrub. Cherry b. No creek is a large robust riparian corridor has a suite of riparian vegetation. Nonnatives include c. Yes A total of 27 archaeological sites have been black berry, wild oat, and tamarisk but they are minor components of the community and not recorded to date within this polygon. Twenty-three of apparent to most visitors. Cherry creek has southwest willow flycatcher, Yellow-Billed Cuckoo, these sites are prehistoric in nature, two date from the round tail chub, desert sucker, and lowland leopard frog. High density of riparian birds, great historic period, one is multi-component, and one is of blue heron nesting site and a suite of game and non-game species. Nonnative aquatic species unknown cultural or temporal affiliation. Prehistoric site Management to preserve the area’s wilderness characteristics is include green sunfish, bullfrog, and crayfish. types include single and multi-room masonry structures, difficult throughout most of the area. There are commonly b. To the average forest visitor the vegetation appears natural, reflects healthy ecosystem a. Opportunities to feel alone are possible in much of the area, though fieldhouses, hilltop forts, petroglyphs, pithouses, sherd projects or management plans that impact the wilderness function, and shows little to no influence of previous human intervention. None, but some signs of civilization are possible. When closer to the wilderness, and lithic scatters, burials, and agricultural features. characteristics of the area. The presence and extent of vegetation maintenance of the powerline and right of way occurs right on edge of polygon. opportunities for solitude are higher. There is a long cherry stem road Historic site types include habitations, CCC erosional management activities and other uses that detract from c. Prevalence of improvements is overall low throughout the area and may be concentrated in that protrudes into the polygon but it is rugged and gets minimal use. control features, and agricultural features. wilderness characteristics occurs across most of the area. The some spots but is more typically dispersed through the area. It is common to find spots where There are weekly flyovers for monitoring of KV lines and presence of d. No polygon is adjacent to the Salt River Canyon Wilderness. There improvements are absent or unseen. Range improvements include one wind mill, two storage activity at Dagger Ranch detracts from opportunities for solitude. e. Yes, Cherry creek, Cherry Creek is a perennial stream in are two cherry stem roads that protrude into the area, but they tanks and one poly tank and 3 livestock troughs. All improvements are in the northeastern b. There are some opportunities for engaging in primitive and/or the Sonoran desert, supports valuable riparian habitat, are generally low use. This area contains at least one Salt River portion of the area. There is a water diversion in Cherry creek for adjacent private land. There unconfined recreation. At least some of these opportunities are of high has an instream flow water right certificate. Coon Creek Project (SRP) improvement and/or right of way. ANILCA allows are authorized motorized routes at moderate density in the area and low density of a. High quality and/or risk. High quality hunting, low quality horseback riding, is also a perennial stream in the desert that supports lush for reasonable access and maintenance of access for the Dagger unauthorized motorized routes. b. High some dispersed camping of moderate quality exists in the area. a. Moderate yes, meets size riparian habitat and flows through a narrow scenic Ranch inholding. Difficult to keep unauthorized road 53 Tonto Basin LOW 5827.665256 c. Moderate b. Moderate criteria canyon. It also has an instream flow water right claim. development off of the 1077 road. Low a. The composition of plant and animal communities appears natural to the average forest It is impossible to manage the majority of the area to preserve visitor. The presence of exotic, invasive and/or non-native plant and animal communities are its wilderness characteristics. Projects or management plans that sparse to absent in the area. Dominant vegetation is Sonoran desert, semi dessert grassland impact the wilderness characteristics of the area are up to juniper-grassland communities. Nonnatives include some red brome in the north, but unavoidable. The presence and extent of management activities does not detract from apparent naturalness. Hohokam Agave and Tonto Basin Agave present a. yes, tonto basin agave and Hohokam agave and other uses that detract from wilderness characteristics is in the polygon. Suite of Sonoran desert wildlife species occurs in the area. High concentration b. No pervasive throughout the area. Range improvements would of bat species including Cave Myotis, Fringed Myotis, and Pale Townsends's Big-eared Bat. c. Yes, A total of fourteen archaeological sites have been need continual access and maintenance. The polygon has many b. To the average forest visitor the vegetation appears natural, reflects healthy ecosystem a. There is little opportunity of feeling alone, and signs of civilization are recorded to date within this polygon. Twelve of these cherry stem roads and is highly dissected. There is some function, and shows little to no influence of previous human intervention. No treatments common. High level of motorized activity on cherry stem and authorized sites are prehistoric in nature, one site has components potential for some mineral estate development. There is a have occurred in the area, though there is a CERCLA project in conjunction with the Red Bluff roads. The polygon is bounded by the 288 Desert Tall Pines scenic that date to both the prehistoric and historic period, and signed decision for CRCLA environmental remediation project. mine. Highway which receives a high level of use year-round and can be seen one is of unknown cultural or temporal affiliation. This area contains Bureau of Reclamation First Form c. Improvements include a high density of mine features above ground tailings, open shafts and heard from the whole western third of the polygon. Use on Cherry Prehistoric site types include multi-room masonry withdrawals. Inhibiting motorized trespass and closing and adits some concentrated areas near the Red Bluff mine. Range improvements include Creek road is also high. Some limited opportunities to experience structures, fieldhouses, hornos, sherd and lithic scatters, unauthorized motorized routes would be highly difficult due to stock tanks, two wind mills, storage tanks, troughs, one coral and pipeline. High level of solitude can be found when away from roads and improvements. and agricultural features. The historic site type includes a vegetation and topography. The area is currently popular for authorized motorized routes and some unauthorized motorized routes apparent on the a. High b. Some opportunities to camp, fish, hunt and horseback ride can be mill. motorized recreation and there is connectivity with authorized landscape. b. High found in the area, but they are generally low to moderate quality. a. Low yes, meets size d. No motorized routes on adjacent lands. The area is adjacent to the 54 Tonto Basin LOW 16375.68607 c. Low b. Low criteria e. No 288 Desert Tall Pines Scenic Highway. No

a. In most areas the composition of plant and animal communities would appear natural to the average forest visitor. The presence of exotic, invasive and/or non-native plant and animal communities are minimal and consist only of red brome in the desert areas and crayfish in the creek. Vegetation is predominantly lower Sonoran including saguaro, Palo Verde, mesquite, and willow and cottonwood in the riparian. Suitable habitat for a variety of game and non- a. Yes, Some species of special protected status include game species exists in the area. Some species of special protected status include desert desert sucker, longfin dace, lowland leopard frog, and It is impossible to manage the majority of the area to preserve sucker, longfin dace, lowland leopard frog, and Sonoran desert tortoise. Evidence of past fires a. Encounters with, or evidence of, humans is unavoidable. Signs of Sonoran desert tortoise. its wilderness characteristics. Projects or management plans that along roadway (annually reoccurring). civilization are pervasive and views of high human impact areas occur b. No impact the wilderness characteristics of the area are b. Vegetation appears natural, reflects healthy ecosystem function, and shows little to no frequently. Target shooting, noise from highway, military aviation c. Yes, A total of seven archaeological sites have been unavoidable and the presence and extent of management influence of previous human intervention. There are no known vegetation treatments in the training, sounds from OHVs, high use year-round, and frequent recorded to date within this polygon. Six of these sites activities and other uses that detract from wilderness area, however, fire suppression activities including retardant drops have occurred along road. encounters with other users makes it difficult to find solitude in the are prehistoric in nature, and the remaining one dates characteristics is pervasive throughout the area. There is a high c. Appearance of improvements detract from apparent naturalness in most areas. The range polygon. from the historic period. The prehistoric site types are level of OHV use, a system road that nearly bisects area, a allotment is in non-use and has not been maintained, though there is a sheep driveway as b. There are few opportunities to engage in primitive and unconfined lookouts, sherd and lithic scatters, and agricultural highway along the eastern boundary, other highly traveled well as water tanks and troughs. There is a stream gage and a concrete low water crossing in recreation. Most existing opportunities are poor quality with low risk. features. Historic site types include transportation system roads, high volume of recreational shooting, high density the stream. An authorized road bisects area, there is a high density of authorized and a. Moderate There are some opportunities for low quality dispersed camping and corridors. of authorized and unauthorized routes and significant issue of unauthorized routes throughout the polygon. b. High low quality hiking. a. No d. No frequent dumping and presence of trash. The range allotment is 55 Mesa LOW 6957.147078 c. Low b. Low meets size criteria e. No in nonuse status due to suitability of vegetation concerns. No

a. In most areas the composition of plant and animal communities would appear natural to the average forest visitor. Dominant vegetation is semi desert grassland and Sonoran desert a. Yes, Species of special protected status include plant communities. Willow and cottonwood can be found in the riparian areas. The presence lowland leopard frog, bald eagle, and yellow billed of exotic, invasive and/or non-native plant and animal communities are found in infrequent cuckoo potential critical habitat. Unique hanging gardens small patch sizes in the area including tamarisk, red brome and fountain grass. Suitable are found as well. habitat exists for a variety of game and non-game species. Species of special protected status a. There is little opportunity of feeling alone, and signs of civilization are b. No include lowland leopard frog, bald eagle, and yellow billed cuckoo potential critical habitat. common. Sights and sounds of uses on adjacent roads, private, and c. Yes, A total of eighteen archaeological sites have been Management to preserve the area’s wilderness characteristics is B. Vegetation appears natural, reflects healthy ecosystem function, and shows little to no reservation land limit opportunities for solitude. Additionally, a lack of recorded to date within this polygon. Thirteen of these difficult throughout most of the area. Use and activity on influence of previous human intervention. There are no known vegetation treatments in the vegetation or terrain screening make opportunities for solitude limited. sites are prehistoric in nature, three date from the adjacent private land, Fort McDowell reservation, and the town area, though some road rehabilitation with transplanting has occurred. b. There are few opportunities to engage in primitive and unconfined historic period, and two have components from both of Rio Verde town would make management of the area to c. Appearance of improvements detract from apparent naturalness in some areas. recreation. Most existing opportunities are poor quality with low risk. time periods. The prehistoric site types are burials and preserve wilderness characteristics difficult. There are high Improvements include a pipe rail, high density of unauthorized routes apparent on the Some opportunities for hiking, hunting, kayaking, birding, and sherd and lithic scatters. Historic site types include density OHV areas nearby. Some cherry stemming exists in the landscape, and low density of old range improvements that have not been used in many year a. Moderate horseback riding exist but are not high quality. There is a Bald eagle homesteads and agricultural features. polygon. Several old range improvements are in the area but are (likely generally obscured). b. High seasonal closure in place to protect breeding. a. Low d. No not used anymore. This area contains Bureau of Reclamation 56 Cave Creek LOW 7156.755639 c. Moderate b. Low meets size criteria e. No First Form withdrawals. Low

a. The composition of plant and animal communities appears natural to the average forest visitor. The presence of exotic, invasive and/or non-native plant and animal communities are a. Yes Species of special status include Lowland leopard sparse to absent in the area. Dominant vegetation communities are Sonoran desert in the frog round tail chub and Tonto basin agave. south, as you go upslope you get into the semi desert grassland and transition to juniper and b. Yes, outstanding view sheds, especially along the Jug red juniper berry grassland. Along Salome creek, a robust suite of riparian species including Trail. sycamore, cottonwood, willow, cattails, sedges, and desert willow. Nonnatives include some c. Yes, A total of nineteen archaeological sites have been red brome and desert mustard. Tamarisk in Salome creek, but small patches and generally not recorded to date within this polygon. Eighteen of these apparent on the landscape to the average visitor. Riparian nesting species and general suite a. Opportunities to feel alone are possible in much of the area, though sites are prehistoric in nature, and one has components of game and non-game species. Species of special status include Lowland leopard frog round signs of civilization are possible. The adjacent 60 road is traveled year from both prehistoric and historic periods. The tail chub and Tonto basin agave. Nonnative fish include Green sunfish, largemouth bass, round. The jug trail is most popular in the spring, but is used year round. prehistoric site types are multi-room masonry structures, gizzard shad, common carp and bluegill. Some increased use occurs during hunting season. Visitors can hear caves, habitations, fieldhouses, pithouse villages, hornos, b. To the average forest visitor the vegetation appears natural, reflects healthy ecosystem military activity frequently in the area. Outfitters and Guides operate in agricultural features, and sherd and lithic scatters. The function, and shows little to no influence of previous human intervention. No treatments the area. historic site type includes trash middens. Management to preserve the wilderness characteristics is have occurred in the area. B. There are some opportunities for engaging in primitive and/or d. No possible throughout the area. The presence and extent of c. Little or no evidence of human influence on the Landscape. Prevalence of improvements is unconfined recreation. At least some of these opportunities are of high e. Yes (check with grant), corridor for the Salome eligible management activities and other uses that detract from rare or scattered. There is a low concentration of range improvements, 3 dirt stock tanks, one quality and/or risk. High quality canyoneering, hiking, good quality WSR is in the polygon. Contains a portion of the Jug wilderness characteristics are isolated. The area is adjacent to well, windmill, steel storage tank, one trough and one piece of pipe. One non-motorized trail hunting with moderate risk occurs in the area. Good quality horseback which is a series of rapids and waterfalls in a slot canyon the Salome wilderness, there is minimal cherry stemming or (The Jug) that runs the perimeter between the polygon and the Salome wilderness. No special a. High riding, great birding, moderate quality fishing opportunities can be Yes, contiguous to on Salome Creek with perennial water. The Jug is a ability to create new roads. Topography limits unauthorized use infrastructure. Topography constrains unauthorized road development. b. High found in the area. a. Moderate the Salome popular recreation site. motorized incursion. Low presence of improvements or other 57 Tonto Basin HIGH 3805.878397 c. High b. Moderate Wilderness uses in the area. High a. The composition of plant and animal communities appears natural to the average forest visitor. The presence of exotic, invasive and/or non-native plant and animal communities are sparse to absent in the area. Dominant vegetation is Sonoran desert in the south, as you go a. Opportunities to feel alone are possible in much of the area, though upslope you get into the semi-desert grassland and transition to juniper and red juniper berry signs of civilization are possible. Views of high human impact areas a. Yes, Tonto Basin Agave and Lowland leopard frog grassland. Nonnatives include some red brome and desert mustard. Species of special status occur infrequently, but are possible. Encounters with, or evidence of, b. No include Tonto Basin agave and lowland leopard frog. Suitable habitat for a variety of game humans is uncommon. The polygon is bounded by system roads that c. Yes, A total of fifteen archaeological sites have been Management to preserve the area’s wilderness characteristics and non-game species occurs in the area. get a moderate amount of use year round, but minimal authorized recorded to date within this polygon. Twelve of these are possible throughout most of the area. The presence and b. To the average forest visitor the vegetation appears natural, reflects healthy ecosystem roads that penetrate the polygon. There are private property inholdings sites are prehistoric in nature, one dates from the historic extent of management activities and other uses that detract function, and shows little to no influence of previous human intervention. that are visible from many places in the polygon. Fall hunting use brings period, and two are multi-component. Prehistoric site from wilderness characteristics are scattered. c. Prevalence of improvements is overall low throughout the area and may be concentrated in a pulse of visitation types include multi-room habitations, field houses, Motorized/mechanized access and maintenance of range some spots but is more typically dispersed through the area. It is common to find spots where B. There are few opportunities to engage in primitive and unconfined hornos, agricultural features and sherd and lithic scatters. improvements would continue. Access and maintenance of the improvements are absent or unseen. Range improvements include a poly pipe (several miles), recreation and most existing opportunities are poor quality, with low Historic site types include CCC erosional control ANILCA inholding would continue. Some minor unauthorized storage tank, livestock trough, solar pumping plant, and barbed wire fence and dirt stock a. High risk. Hunting, off trail hiking, and camping are all possible in the area. structures. route development is possible in the southern portion of the tanks. There is also one mine shaft with a fence and several CCC rock and cement dams. b. High Steep and rugged terrain provide ample challenge and risk. a. Moderate yes, meets size d. No polygon due to generally open vegetation and terrain. Potential 59 Tonto Basin MODERATE 5692.923579 p p pp g c. Moderate b. Low criteria e. No for mineral development to occur in the future. Moderate visitor in substantial portions of the area. Dominant vegetation is Sonoran desert and desert scrub. The presence of exotic, invasive and/or non-native plant and animal communities a. Yes, Species of special status include southwest willow represent frequent moderate patch sizes in the area including a lot of Bermuda grass, flycatcher critical habitat, proposed yellow-billed cuckoo tamarisk throughout every wash, star thistle, red brome, mostly concentrated along roads, critical habitat, proposed critical habitat for the Mexican but common throughout. Some very large patches of red brome and desert mustard. Species gartersnake, spike dace critical habitat, active bald eagle of special status include southwest willow flycatcher critical habitat, proposed yellow-billed breeding areas (2-3), breeding southwester willow cuckoo critical habitat, proposed critical habitat for the Mexican gartersnake, spike dace flycatchers as well as breeding yellow-billed cuckoo's, critical habitat, active bald eagle breeding areas (2-3), breeding southwester willow population of Mexican spotted gartersnake, lowland flycatchers as well as breeding yellow-billed cuckoo's, population of Mexican spotted leopard frog, an observation of the endangered Uma gartersnake, lowland leopard frog, an observation of the endangered Uma ridgeway rail. ridgeway rail. Hohokam agave, Toumey Agave and a population of Fluxweed have all been observed in the a. No opportunity of feeling alone. Encounters with, or evidence of, b. No area. There is the full suite of non-native aquatic species including bull frog, largemouth bass, humans is unavoidable. Signs of civilization are pervasive. Views of high c. Yes, A total of 278 archaeological sites have been carp and cat fish. human impact areas occur frequently. High concentration of use on recorded to date within this polygon. Sixteen of these b. To the average forest visitor the vegetation does not appear natural commonly in the area. cherry stem roads, bounded by the 60 road and the Arizona Tall Pines sites are prehistoric in nature, two date from the historic It is impossible to manage the majority of the area to preserve Goose forage planting has occurred in a small portion of the area. There is a lot more bare Scenic Highway. Acoustic impact of high powered boats and adjacent period, and three have evidence of occupations from its wilderness characteristics. Projects or management plans that ground than in the surrounding areas, evidence of dozer line, areas cleared of brush, and motorized use limits opportunities for solitude. There are a lot of both time periods. Prehistoric site types include single impact the wilderness characteristics of the area are apparent changes in the vegetation in the lands inside the polygon adjacent to the lake due to developments and use surrounding the polygon. Airforce bases do low and multi-room masonry structures, platform mounds, unavoidable. The area has a high concentration of motorized the lake level being controlled. elevation flights and exercises on a monthly basis. Low level flight hilltop forts, petroglyphs, pithouse villages, burials, use on both authorized and unauthorized routes, highly c. Prevalence of improvements is very high throughout the area and there are very few or no training route runs right down the middle of the lake. fieldhouses, hornos, agricultural features and sherd and dissected by cherry stem roads, high concentration of range spots where improvements are absent or unseen. Appearance of improvements detract from b. There are few opportunities to engage in primitive and unconfined lithic scatters. Historic site types include habitations developments and improvements, visual and acoustic effects apparent naturalness throughout the area. Due to lake level fluctuation, access points change recreation. Most existing opportunities are poor quality, with low risk. (cabins and homesteads), ranching operations, from military overflights and associated training, presence and with water level and at times would be within this polygon. Lakeshore camping around Primitive recreation opportunities include high quality fishing, bird transportation corridors, CCC administration facilities, extent of non native species, motorized uses both in and outside Bermuda Flats developed sites also fluctuate with lake level. Improvements include a high a. Low watching, some camping, and some hiking, but generally, the area is and middens. the lake, and constant fluxation of Roosevelt lake would make density of range improvements, miles of pipe, several large storage tanks, livestock troughs, b. Low very highly used by motorized users. a. No d. No management of the area impossible. This area contains Bureau 61 Tonto Basin NO 27731.01421 wind mills, and several livestock corals. There is a high concentration of unauthorized roads c. No b. Low e. No of Reclamation First Form withdrawals. No

a. The composition of plant and animal communities appears natural to the average forest visitor. The presence of exotic, invasive and/or non-native plant and animal communities are sparse to absent in the area. Dominant plant communities include Juniper grassland and semi a. Opportunities to feel alone are possible in much of the area, though desert grassland. No known invasive. There has been an observation of the listed Tonto basin signs of civilization are possible. There is some motorized use of the agave. Habitat for a variety of game and non-game species. unauthorized route, but when away from the route and improvements, b. To the average forest visitor the vegetation appears natural, reflects healthy ecosystem opportunities are possible. function, and shows little to no influence of previous human intervention. No known b. There are some opportunities for engaging in primitive and/or treatments in the area. unconfined recreation. At least some of these opportunities are of high a. Yes, Tonto Basin Agave c. Prevalence of improvements is overall low throughout the area and may be concentrated in quality and/or risk. High quality hunting, and moderate quality b. No Management to preserve the area’s wilderness characteristics some spots but is more typically dispersed through the area. It is common to find spots where dispersed camping and hiking can be found in the area. There is a c. There are no known archaeological sites currently are possible throughout most of the area. The polygon is very improvements are absent or unseen. Improvements include livestock earthen tank, barbed a. High moderate level of risk and challenge due to remoteness of area. When identified within this polygon. small, but when managed in conjunction with the Salome wire fence, and one unauthorized route. b. High used in conjunction with the Salome wilderness opportunities improve. a. Moderate yes, adjacent to the d. No wilderness, management is possible. There is a motorized route 62 Tonto Basin MODERATE 430.195981 c. Moderate b. Moderate Salome wilderness e. No and ability to trespass due to moderate terrain. Moderate

a. In most areas the composition of plant and animal communities would appear natural to a. Yes. Some species of special status include Mexican the average forest visitor. Suitable habitat for a variety of game and non-game wildlife species Spotted Owl (PAC and designated critical habitat), can be found in the area. Some species of special status include Mexican Spotted Owl (PAC populations of bloomers dock, occurrences of desert and designated critical habitat), populations of bloomers dock, occurrences of desert sucker, sucker, common black hawk, longfin dace, lowland common black hawk, longfin dace, lowland leopard frog, tonto basin agave, Yavapai leopard frog, tonto basin agave, Yavapai hedgehog hedgehog cactus, and suitable habitat for Sierra Ancha fleabane. Vegetation consists of a dry cactus, and suitable habitat for Sierra Ancha fleabane. mix conifer, wet mix conifer with aspen, ponderosa pine and evergreen oak, juniper grass, b. Yes, there are unique or outstanding landscape pinyon grass, pinyon juniper woodland, chaparral and brush, semi desert grassland, Sonoran features; workman creek falls, spectacular views available desert, riparian (cottonwood, sycamore, alder, ash). The presence of exotic, invasive and/or including canyon and cliff walls. non-native plants are found in infrequent small patch sizes in the area and include; thistle, red c. Yes, A total of 31 archaeological sites have been brome is wide spread in southern portion, Buffel grass in southern portion near roads and recorded to date within this polygon. Twenty-six of these disturbed area. Moderate severity wildfire occurred in over 40% of area (5% in northern sites are prehistoric in nature, one dates from the historic Management to preserve the area’s wilderness characteristics section was high severity). period, and four have evidence of occupations from both are possible throughout most of the area. Motorized use is b. To the average forest visitor the vegetation appears natural, reflects healthy ecosystem time periods. Prehistoric site types include single and limited due to topography and management on the southern function, and shows little to no influence of previous human intervention. Dozer lines are multi-room masonry structures, cliff dwellings, half. Potential need to maintain range improvement on a 5-10 present related to suppression activities. a. Opportunities to feel alone are possible in much of the area, though petroglyphs, pithouse villages, burials, fieldhouses, year cycle. Mining has split estates. Experimental research c. Prevalence of improvements is overall low throughout the area, it may be concentrated in signs of civilization are possible. Solitude can be found in northern hornos, agricultural features and sherd and lithic scatters. station is adjacent to the polygon, but long term gauging some spots but is more typically dispersed through the area. Range improvements include portion, especially in canyons, as topography limits many visitors. The Historic site types include habitations (cabins and infrastructure, long term plots etc. are interior to the polygon. moderate density of earthen stock tank, 2 cement troughs in central and southern portion of southern portion has much higher visitation including motorized use. homesteads), utility corridors and CCC administration The northern portion is within the 4 FRI (Four Forest Initiative) the area. Fences are restricted to the southern portion. There are three trails (non-motorized b. There are abundant opportunities for engaging in primitive and/or facilities. footprint. This area contains at least one Salt River Project (SRP) and non-mechanized). Some areas of historic mining in the southern and western portions of unconfined recreation. High quality hunting, hiking, and horseback d. Yes, yes, Workman creek due to ecological values, improvement and/or right of way. Pertinent information area; Zimmerman site has abandoned mining equipment. Oak Springs cabin and facilities are a. Moderate riding are available. Restrictions on fishing in the area but good bird eligible WSR. Coon Creek, Pocket Creek, and South Fork includes the administration and maintenance of an Salt River historic. Range permittees exist in the area and Salt River Project has 2 gaging stations, south b. High watching. The risk is moderate through most of the area but high in the a. Moderate yes, meets size Parker Creek also have reaches of perennial flow. Coon Project rain gage, 10% of the area is within IRA, and it is adjacent 65 Pleasant Valley MODERATE 16460.59605 fork parker creek and upper parker creek. c. Moderate northern portion. b. High criteria Creek has an instream flow water right claim. to wilderness. Moderate a. The composition of plant and animal communities appears natural to the average forest visitor. Suitable habitat for a variety of game and non-game wildlife species can be found in the area. Some species of special status include Mexican Spotted Owl (designated critical habitat) occurrence of Yavapai desert sucker, golden eagles, lowland leopard frog, Round tail chub, Metcalfe's Tick-trefoil, notable observation of Gila monster. Nonnatives - mosquito a. Yes there are unique values (e.g., Threatened and fish, fathead minnow, flathead catfish, green sunfish. Vegetation consist of ponderosa pine, Endangered species, Species of Conservation Concern). evergreen oak in drainages, juniper grass and juniper brush, semi desert grassland and Some species of special status include Mexican Spotted Sonoran/Mojave desert, Additionally, there are some riparian communities consisting of Owl (designated critical habitat) occurrence of Yavapai cottonwood, sycamore, alder, and ash. The presence of exotic, invasive and/or non-native desert sucker, golden eagles, lowland leopard frog, plant and animal communities are sparse to absent in the area. Some invasive species include, Round tail chub, Metcalfe's Tick-trefoil, notable red brome (widespread in southern portions), Buffel grass along roads and in disturbed areas, observation of Gila monster. small patches of thistle throughout, and tamarisk/saltpeter in the cherry creek drainage. a. Opportunities to feel alone are possible in much of the area, though b. No there are no unique or outstanding landscape b. To the average forest visitor the vegetation appears natural, reflects healthy ecosystem signs of civilization are possible. features. function, and shows little to no influence of previous human intervention. Very little There is a high amount of traffic heading to private property and c. Yes, A total of 49 archaeological sites have been Management to preserve the wilderness characteristics is easy treatment has occurred in this area. inholdings, as well as Bull Canyon Trailhead. Solitude can be found recorded to date within this polygon, all of which are throughout the area. Only 20% of the area is within the Sierra c. Little or no evidence of human influence on the landscape. Prevalence of improvements is away from roads, in cliffs and off trails. prehistoric in nature. Prehistoric site types include single Ancha IRA (Inventoried Roadless Area). This area is also adjacent rare or scattered. There is a low density of earthen stock tanks and fences in the southern b. There are some opportunities for engaging in primitive and/or and multi-room masonry structures, pithouse villages, to Sierra Ancha Wilderness. There is a low amount of roads portion of area (one storage tank and one trough in the southern portion of the polygon), unconfined recreation. There is good hunting in the area, moderate to burials, fieldhouses, agricultural features and sherd and (authorized and unauthorized). Some mineral claims exist with roads are limited - motorized travel is confined to outer boundary and limited due to low camping due to the heat and, low quality fishing. Great birding lithic scatters. the potential for future activities. There is a potential need for topography. Unauthorized motorized routes exist within dry washes and drainage at low a. High opportunities exist, with good hiking and horseback riding. There is a d. No maintenance to range improvements. The area contains three density. Areas of historic mining activities exist, but no associated above ground structures. b. High moderate to high risk due to temperatures and ruggedness, it is a. Moderate yes, meets size e. yes, cherry creek high water quality, high quality private inholdings on the eastern boundary with WUI and 66 Pleasant Valley HIGH 7711.201434 c. High unconfined in terms of social restriction. b. Moderate criteria riparian, instream flow water right claim therefore potential suppression activities. High

a. Opportunities to feel alone are possible in much of the area, though a. The composition of plant and animal communities appears natural to the average forest signs of civilization are possible. This is a very small polygon adjacent to visitor. The presence of exotic, invasive and/or non-native plant and animal communities are wilderness on one side and a road on the other, which makes solitude a. No, there are no unique values for rare plant or animal sparse to absent in the area. Some special status areas include the Mexican Spotted Owl difficult to experience. Some ATV use on the adjacent road limits communities or rare ecosystem. designated critical habitat. There is no special listed species found in the area. Suitable habitat opportunities for solitude when ATVs are present. b. Yes, there are unique or outstanding landscape for a variety of game and non-game species can be found in the area. Juniper grassland is the b. There are abundant opportunities for engaging in primitive and/or features such as the view shed which includes cliffs and Management to preserve the wilderness characteristics is easy dominant plant community. unconfined recreation. These opportunities are of high quality and/or cliff dwellings throughout the area. There are no projects or management b. To the average forest visitor the vegetation appears natural, reflects healthy ecosystem risk. When considered with the adjacent wilderness, opportunities for c. There are no known archaeological sites currently plans that would impact the wilderness characteristics of the function, and shows little to no influence of previous human intervention. No vegetation primitive recreation are abundant and of high quality. Some high quality identified within this polygon. area. When managed in conjunction with the adjacent Sierra treatments have occurred in the area. a. High hunting opportunity exist in the area, as well as dispersed camping. d. No Ancha Wilderness, preservation of wilderness characteristics are c. Little or no evidence of human influence on the landscape. There are no known b. High There may also be opportunities for rock climbing/canyoneering. The a. Moderate e. No, there are no high quality water resources or possible. Approximately 40% of the area is in an inventoried 67 Pleasant Valley HIGH 50.364057 improvements. c. High use is free and unrestricted. b. High yes, adjacent important watershed features. Roadless area. High

a. yes, Species of special status include bald eagle, yellow- billed cuckoo, lowland leopard frog, Sonoran desert a. The composition of plant and animal communities appears natural to the average forest tortoise and Sonoran sucker. The area is identified as an visitor. Dominant vegetation is upper Sonoran desert with cottonwood in the riparian, IBA (Important Bird Area). chaparral, juniper, and hanging gardens. Hanging gardens can be found in the area. Some b. No nonnative red brome, giant reed, tamarisk, and fountain grass can be found in the area. c. Yes, A total of 33 archaeological sites have been Management to preserve the area’s wilderness characteristics is Suitable habitat for a variety of game and non-game species exists in the area. Species of a. There is little opportunity of feeling alone, and signs of civilization are recorded to date within this polygon. Twenty-six of these difficult throughout most of the area. There is a high density of special status include bald eagle, yellow-billed cuckoo, lowland leopard frog, Sonoran desert common. There is a heavily visited developed site, high level of sites are prehistoric in nature, four date from the historic unauthorized and authorized roads and motorized trails within tortoise and Sonoran sucker. The area is identified as an IBA (Important Bird Area). Invasive authorized and unauthorized motorized use throughout, an adjacent period, one has evidence of occupations from both time the polygon. There are several areas where motorized animals include a variety of game fish including bass, carp, catfish, and trout. highway, and minimal topographic vegetative screening. periods, and two sites are of unknown cultural/temporal encroachment is an ongoing challenge. There are inholdings in b. Vegetation appears natural, reflects healthy ecosystem function, and shows little to no b. There are few opportunities to engage in primitive and unconfined affiliation. Prehistoric site types include pithouse villages, very middle of the polygon that would may have access and influence of previous human intervention. There are no known vegetation treatments in the recreation. Most existing opportunities are poor quality with low risk. burials, petroglyphs, fieldhouses, hornos, agricultural maintenance needs. Nearby roads crossing area, a powerline, area. There is good quality equestrian use, some dispersed camping (seasonal features, middens and sherd and lithic scatters. Historic and developed recreation site (Needle Rock beach) all make c. Appearance of improvements detract from apparent naturalness in most areas. There are use due to heat), good fishing, low quality hiking, hunting, and good site types include habitations (cabins and homesteads), management of the areas wilderness characteristics difficult in several range improvements that are not currently utilized, authorized and unauthorized a. High birdwatching. In general, risk and challenge is low and opportunities transportation corridors and middens. this area. This area contains at least one Salt River Project (SRP) roads and motorized trails of high density and the Needle Rock Beach developed site. b. High are primarily centered on developments. a. Low d. No improvement and/or right of way. This area contains Bureau of 68 Cave Creek LOW 25840.82684 c. Low b. Low meets size criteria e. No Reclamation First Form withdrawals. low

a. The composition of plant and animal communities appears natural to the average forest a. Opportunities to feel alone are possible in much of the area, though visitor. The presence of exotic, invasive and/or non-native plant and animal communities are signs of civilization are possible. This is a very small polygon adjacent to sparse to absent in the area. There may be occurrences of Red Brome, a nonnative species, wilderness on one side and a road on the other, which makes solitude but it is not evident to the average visitor. Some special status areas include the Mexican difficult to experience. Some ATV use on the adjacent road limits a. No, there are no unique values for rare plant or animal Spotted Owl designated critical habitat. There is no special listed species found in the area. opportunities for solitude when ATVs are present. communities or rare ecosystem. Suitable habitat for a variety of game and non-game species can be found in the area. Juniper b. There are abundant opportunities for engaging in primitive and/or b. Yes, there are unique or outstanding landscape grassland is the dominant plant community. unconfined recreation. These opportunities are of high quality and/or features such as the view shed which includes cliffs and Management to preserve the wilderness characteristics is easy b. To the average forest visitor the vegetation appears natural, reflects healthy ecosystem risk. When considered with the adjacent wilderness, opportunities for cliff dwellings throughout the area. There are no projects or management function, and shows little to no influence of previous human intervention. No vegetation primitive recreation are abundant and of high quality. Some high quality c. No, There are no known archaeological sites currently plans that would impact the wilderness characteristics of the treatments have occurred in the area. a. High hunting opportunity exist in the area, as well as dispersed camping. identified within this polygon. area. When managed in conjunction with the adjacent Sierra c. Little or no evidence of human influence on the landscape. There are no known b. High There may also be opportunities for rock climbing/canyoneering. The a. Moderate d. No, there are no high quality water resources or Ancha Wilderness, preservation of wilderness characteristics are 69 Pleasant Valley HIGH 67.441945 improvements. c. High use is free and unrestricted. b. High yes, adjacent important watershed features. possible. High

a. The composition of plant and animal communities appears natural to the average forest a. Opportunities to feel alone are possible in much of the area, though visitor. The presence of exotic, invasive and/or non-native plant and animal communities are signs of civilization are possible. This is a very small polygon adjacent to sparse to absent in the area. There may be occurrences of Red Brome, a nonnative species, wilderness on one side and a road on the other, which makes solitude but it is not evident to the average visitor. Some special status areas include the Mexican difficult to experience. Some ATV use on the adjacent road limits a. No, there are no unique values for rare plant or animal Spotted Owl designated critical habitat. There is no special listed species found in the area. opportunities for solitude when ATVs are present. communities or rare ecosystem. Suitable habitat for a variety of game and non-game species can be found in the area. Juniper b. There are abundant opportunities for engaging in primitive and/or b. Yes, there are unique or outstanding landscape grassland is the dominant plant community. unconfined recreation. These opportunities are of high quality and/or features such as the view shed which includes cliffs and Management to preserve the wilderness characteristics is easy b. To the average forest visitor the vegetation appears natural, reflects healthy ecosystem risk. When considered with the adjacent wilderness, opportunities for cliff dwellings throughout the area. There are no projects or management function, and shows little to no influence of previous human intervention. No vegetation primitive recreation are abundant and of high quality. Some high quality c. No, There are no known archaeological sites currently plans that would impact the wilderness characteristics of the treatments have occurred in the area. a. High hunting opportunity exist in the area, as well as dispersed camping. identified within this polygon. area. When managed in conjunction with the adjacent Sierra c. Little or no evidence of human influence on the landscape. There are no known b. High There may also be opportunities for rock climbing/canyoneering. The a. Moderate d. No, there are no high quality water resources or Ancha Wilderness, preservation of wilderness characteristics are 71 Pleasant Valley HIGH 19.503469 improvements. c. High use is free and unrestricted. b. High yes, adjacent important watershed features. possible. High a. The composition of plant and animal communities appears natural to the average forest a. Opportunities to feel alone are possible in much of the area, though visitor. The presence of exotic, invasive and/or non-native plant and animal communities are signs of civilization are possible. This is a very small polygon adjacent to sparse to absent in the area. There may be occurrences of Red Brome, a nonnative species, wilderness on one side and a road on the other, which makes solitude a. No, there are no unique values for rare plant or animal but it is not evident to the average visitor. Some special status areas include the Mexican difficult to experience. Some ATV use on the adjacent road limits communities or rare ecosystem. Spotted Owl designated critical habitat. There is no special listed species found in the area. opportunities for solitude when ATVs are present. b. Yes, there are unique or outstanding landscape Suitable habitat for a variety of game and non-game species can be found in the area. Juniper b. There are abundant opportunities for engaging in primitive and/or features such as the view shed which includes cliffs and grassland is the dominant plant community. unconfined recreation. These opportunities are of high quality and/or cliff dwellings Management to preserve the wilderness characteristics is easy b. To the average forest visitor the vegetation appears natural, reflects healthy ecosystem risk. When considered with the adjacent wilderness, opportunities for c. No, There are no known archaeological sites currently throughout the area. There are no projects or management function, and shows little to no influence of previous human intervention. No vegetation primitive recreation are abundant and of high quality. Some high quality identified within this polygon. plans that would impact the wilderness characteristics of the treatments have occurred in the area. a. High hunting opportunity exist in the area, as well as dispersed camping. d. No area. When managed in conjunction with the adjacent Sierra c. Little or no evidence of human influence on the landscape. There are no known b. High There may also be opportunities for rock climbing/canyoneering. The a. Moderate e. No, there are no high quality water resources or Ancha Wilderness, preservation of wilderness characteristics are 72 Pleasant Valley HIGH 9.594068 improvements. c. High use is free and unrestricted. b. High yes, adjacent important watershed features. possible. High

a. The composition of plant and animal communities appears natural to the average forest a. Opportunities to feel alone are possible in much of the area, though visitor. The presence of exotic, invasive and/or non-native plant and animal communities are signs of civilization are possible. This is a very small polygon adjacent to sparse to absent in the area. There may be occurrences of Red Brome, a nonnative species, wilderness on one side and a road on the other, which makes solitude a. No, there are no unique values for rare plant or animal but it is not evident to the average visitor. Some special status areas include the Mexican difficult to experience. Some ATV use on the adjacent road limits communities or rare ecosystem. Spotted Owl designated critical habitat. There is no special listed species found in the area. opportunities for solitude when ATVs are present. b. Yes, there are unique or outstanding landscape Suitable habitat for a variety of game and non-game species can be found in the area. Juniper b. There are abundant opportunities for engaging in primitive and/or features such as the view shed which includes cliffs and grassland is the dominant plant community. unconfined recreation. These opportunities are of high quality and/or cliff dwellings Management to preserve the wilderness characteristics is easy b. To the average forest visitor the vegetation appears natural, reflects healthy ecosystem risk. When considered with the adjacent wilderness, opportunities for c. No, There are no known archaeological sites currently throughout the area. There are no projects or management function, and shows little to no influence of previous human intervention. No vegetation primitive recreation are abundant and of high quality. Some high quality identified within this polygon. plans that would impact the wilderness characteristics of the treatments have occurred in the area. a. High hunting opportunity exist in the area, as well as dispersed camping. d. No area. When managed in conjunction with the adjacent Sierra c. Little or no evidence of human influence on the landscape. There are no known b. High There may also be opportunities for rock climbing/canyoneering. The a. Moderate e. No, there are no high quality water resources or Ancha Wilderness, preservation of wilderness characteristics are 73 Pleasant Valley HIGH 17.679448 improvements. c. High use is free and unrestricted. b. High yes, adjacent important watershed features. possible. High a. The composition of plant and animal communities appears natural to the average forest visitor. The presence of exotic, invasive and/or non-native plant and animal communities are sparse to absent in the area. There may be occurrences of Red Brome, a nonnative species, a. Opportunities to feel alone are possible in much of the area, though but it is not evident to the average visitor. Some special status areas include the Mexican signs of civilization are possible. This is a very small polygon adjacent to Spotted Owl designated critical habitat. There is no special listed species found in the area. wilderness on one side and a road on the other, which makes solitude a. No, there are no unique values for rare plant or animal Suitable habitat for a variety of game and non-game species can be found in the area. Juniper difficult to experience. Some ATV use on the adjacent road limits communities or rare ecosystem. grassland is the dominant plant community. The Juniper Fire entered 50% of the polygon at opportunities for solitude when ATVs are present. b. Yes, there are unique or outstanding landscape low severity but did not change vegetation community. b. There are abundant opportunities for engaging in primitive and/or features such as the view shed which includes cliffs and b. To the average forest visitor the vegetation appears natural, reflects healthy ecosystem unconfined recreation. These opportunities are of high quality and/or cliff dwellings Management to preserve the wilderness characteristics is easy function, and shows little to no influence of previous human intervention. No vegetation risk. When considered with the adjacent wilderness, opportunities for c. No, There are no known archaeological sites currently throughout the area. There are no projects or management treatments have occurred in the area. primitive recreation are abundant and of high quality. Some high quality identified within this polygon. plans that would impact the wilderness characteristics of the c. Little or no evidence of human influence on the landscape. There is a non-motorized a. High hunting opportunity exist in the area, as well as dispersed camping. d. No area. When managed in conjunction with the adjacent Sierra system trail in the area. b. High There may also be opportunities for rock climbing/canyoneering. The a. Moderate e. No, there are no high quality water resources or Ancha Wilderness, preservation of wilderness characteristics are 74 Pleasant Valley HIGH 23.789293 c. High use is free and unrestricted. b. High yes, adjacent important watershed features. possible. High a. In most areas the composition of plant and animal communities would appear natural to the average forest visitor. Dominant vegetation is Semi-desert grassland and upland desert a. Yes, Species of special status include Sonoran desert scrub with some riparian. The presence of exotic, invasive and/or non-native plant and tortoise, peregrine falcon, and bald eagle. A portion of animal communities are found in infrequent small patch sizes in the area including giant reed, the area is in an identified Important Bird Area. tamarisk, and fountain grass. A suite of nonnative game fish including trout and big mouth b. No Management to preserve the area’s wilderness characteristics is bass are in the area. Suitable habitat for a variety of game and non-game species can be c. Yes, A total of 20 archaeological sites have been difficult throughout most of the area. The area has a small found in the area, and species of special status include Sonoran desert tortoise, peregrine recorded to date within this polygon. Thirteen of these cherry stem road, moderate to high density unauthorized routes falcon, and bald eagle. A portion of the area is in an identified Important Bird Area. sites are prehistoric in nature, five date from the historic with established motorized use, and high density OHV use B. Vegetation appears natural, reflects healthy ecosystem function, and shows little to no a. There is little opportunity of feeling alone, and signs of civilization are period, and two have evidence of occupations from both adjacent to the area to the west. This area contains at least one influence of previous human intervention. There are no known vegetation treatments in the common. Access is difficult to the area resulting in low use on both time periods. Prehistoric site types include multi-room Salt River Project (SRP) improvement and/or right of way area. Some heavy pushing and gravel work has occurred, but does not detract from apparent authorized and unauthorized routes and in the area in general. There is masonry structures, rock shelters, burials, pithouse including a powerline to the south and SRP needs dam and river naturalness. a powerline on two sides and a highly developed area adjacent to the villages, fieldhouses, hornos, agricultural features and access including helicopter access to the area for monitoring c. Appearance of improvements detract from apparent naturalness in some areas. Two area in the east. Signs of civilization are common. sherd and lithic scatters. Historic site types include dam and maintenance. This area contains Bureau of Reclamation buildings, two gates, one stream gauge, a small amount of barbed wire fence, a small amount B. There are few opportunities to engage in primitive and unconfined construction camps, transportation corridors, and First Form withdrawals. The polygon is situated between two of pipe rail, and moderate to high density of unauthorized roads (concentrated on the a. Moderate recreation. Most existing opportunities are poor quality with low risk. infrastructure. high density OHV use areas. Topography and vegetation does southwest side of the polygon) occurs in the area. b. High Opportunities to hunt, kayak, hike and camp can be found in the area. a. Low yes, meets size d. No not preclude motorized trespass and would make management 75 Cave Creek LOW 12243.08676 p p pp c. Moderate b. Low criteria e. No of the boundaries difficult. low the average forest visitor. Dominant vegetation is Sonoran desert, desert scrub and grassland, Juniper, and Ponderosa Pine communities on typical elevation gradients and small patches of riparian vegetation along Sycamore Creek. Species and habitat of special status include Mexican Spotted Owl Protected Activity Centers and critical habitat, Bezy’s Night lizard, a. Yes, Species and habitat of special status include Lowland Leopard Frog, Gila monsters, Gila Top Minnow, Desert Sucker, Golden Eagle, 9 Mexican Spotted Owl Protected Activity Centers and Species of Bat (including Western Red Bat), Tonto Basin and Hohokam Agave, and Sonoran critical habitat, Bezy’s Night lizard, Lowland Leopard Frog, Desert Tortoise. The presence of exotic, invasive and/or non-native plant and animal Gila monsters, Gila Top Minnow, Desert Sucker, Golden communities are found in infrequent small patch sizes in the area, though there is a large area Eagle, 9 Species of Bat (including Western Red Bat), of invasive Yellow Star Thistle, some Oleander, and sweet resin bush that covers Tonto Basin and Hohokam Agave, and Sonoran Desert approximately 10 acres. There are also infrequent patches of red brome and nonnative Tortoise. mustard. b. No c. Yes, A total of 98 archaeological sites have been b. To the average forest visitor the vegetation appears natural, reflects healthy ecosystem recorded to date within this polygon. Seventy-nine of function, and shows little to no influence of previous human intervention. 95 % of this these sites are prehistoric in nature, nine date from the polygon was impacted by wildfire. There have been no known vegetation treatments in the historic period, seven have evidence of occupations from area. both time periods, and three are of unknown cultural or a. Opportunities to feel alone are possible in much of the area, though temporal affiliation. Prehistoric site types include multi- a. Management to preserve the area’s wilderness characteristics c. Prevalence of improvements is overall low throughout the area and may be concentrated in signs of civilization are possible. Opportunities improve when away room masonry structures, platform mounds, hilltop forts, is possible throughout most of the area. Private land and two some spots but is more typically dispersed through the area. It is common to find spots where from the Arizona Trail, and two major highways that are adjacent to the petroglyphs, pithouse villages, burials, fieldhouses, major Arizona highways bound the area and there is heavy improvements are absent or unseen. There are 7 non-motorized system trails, areas of polygon. hornos, middens, agricultural features and sherd and cherry stemming around the perimeter of the polygon. There is historic mining activity, a moderate density of authorized system routes, a moderate density b. There are abundant opportunities for engaging in primitive and/or lithic scatters. Historic site types include mines, a moderate degree of motorized encroachment coming from of range improvements including the Ash Creek well that has a building with a pump system, unconfined recreation. These opportunities are of high quality and/or transportation corridors, CCC erosional control features, the private edge, mineral materials activities, and access 3 spring developments with above ground poly pipe, 6 troughs and additional stock and a. Moderate risk. The area provides high quality hiking, hunting and horseback riding. and cairns. required for range Improvements. 75% of the polygon is part of storage tanks . b. High Camping is common. a. Moderate yes, meets size d. No an inventoried Roadless area. This area contains Bureau of 76 Tonto Basin MODERATE 72550.17491 c. Moderate b. High criteria e. No Reclamation First Form withdrawals. Moderate a. The composition of plant and animal communities appears unnatural to the average forest visitor in substantial portions of the area. The presence of exotic, invasive and/or non-native plant and animal communities represent frequent small to moderate patch sizes in the area. a. Opportunities to feel alone are possible in much of the area, though There may be occurrences of Red Brome, a nonnative species, but it is not evident to the signs of civilization are possible. This is a very small polygon adjacent to average visitor. Some special status areas include the Mexican Spotted Owl designated critical wilderness on one side and a road on the other, which makes solitude a. No, there are no unique values for rare plant or animal habitat. There is no special listed species found in the area. Suitable habitat for a variety of difficult to experience. Some ATV use on the adjacent road limits communities or rare ecosystem. game and non-game species can be found in the area. Effects from high severity wildfire opportunities for solitude when ATVs are present. b. Yes, there are unique or outstanding landscape occur in the polygon. Due to fire, vegetation type has converted from Juniper-grassland b. There are abundant opportunities for engaging in primitive and/or features such as the view shed which includes cliffs and community to chaparral. unconfined recreation. These opportunities are of high quality and/or cliff dwellings Management to preserve the wilderness characteristics is easy b. To the average forest visitor the vegetation appears natural, reflects healthy ecosystem risk. When considered with the adjacent wilderness, opportunities for c. No, There are no known archaeological sites currently throughout the area. There are no projects or management function, and shows little to no influence of previous human intervention. No vegetation primitive recreation are abundant and of high quality. Some high quality identified within this polygon. plans that would impact the wilderness characteristics of the treatments in the area. a. Low hunting opportunity exist in the area, as well as dispersed camping. d. No area. When managed in conjunction with the adjacent Sierra c. Little or no evidence of human influence on the landscape. There is a non-motorized b. High There may also be opportunities for rock climbing/canyoneering. The a. Moderate e. No, there are no high quality water resources or Ancha Wilderness, preservation of wilderness characteristics are 77 Pleasant Valley HIGH 19.581977 system trail in the area. c. High use is free and unrestricted. b. High yes, adjacent important watershed features. possible. High

a. The composition of plant and animal communities appears natural to the average forest a. Opportunities to feel alone are possible in much of the area, though visitor. The presence of exotic, invasive and/or non-native plant and animal communities are signs of civilization are possible. This is a very small polygon adjacent to sparse to absent in the area. There may be occurrences of Red Brome, a nonnative species, wilderness on one side and a road on the other, which makes solitude a. No, there are no unique values for rare plant or animal but it is not evident to the average visitor. Some special status areas include the Mexican difficult to experience. Some ATV use on the adjacent road limits communities or rare ecosystem. Spotted Owl designated critical habitat. There is no special listed species found in the area. opportunities for solitude when ATVs are present. b. Yes, there are unique or outstanding landscape Suitable habitat for a variety of game and non-game species can be found in the area. Juniper b. There are abundant opportunities for engaging in primitive and/or features such as the view shed which includes cliffs and grassland is the dominant plant community. unconfined recreation. These opportunities are of high quality and/or cliff dwellings Management to preserve the wilderness characteristics is easy b. To the average forest visitor the vegetation appears natural, reflects healthy ecosystem risk. When considered with the adjacent wilderness, opportunities for c. No, There are no known archaeological sites currently throughout the area. There are no projects or management function, and shows little to no influence of previous human intervention. No vegetation primitive recreation are abundant and of high quality. Some high quality identified within this polygon. plans that would impact the wilderness characteristics of the treatments have occurred in the area. a. High hunting opportunity exist in the area, as well as dispersed camping. d. No area. When managed in conjunction with the adjacent Sierra c. Little or no evidence of human influence on the landscape. There are no known b. High There may also be opportunities for rock climbing/canyoneering. The a. Moderate e. No, there are no high quality water resources or Ancha Wilderness, preservation of wilderness characteristics are 78 Pleasant Valley HIGH 8.425852 improvements. c. High use is free and unrestricted. b. High yes, adjacent important watershed features. possible. High

a. The composition of plant and animal communities appears natural to the average forest visitor. Desert mesquite bosques and robust riparian vegetation including desert willow occur along Greenback Outside of the riparian area it is Semi desert grassland which transitions to juniper grassland with shrubs and brush intermixed at the higher elevations. The presence of exotic, invasive and/or non-native plant and animal communities are sparse to absent in the area, but includes some red brome in the Sonoran desert area near the private estates. a. Yes, Species of special status include Tonto basin agave Suitable habitat for a variety of game and non-game species occurs in the area. Species of (SCC), Spike dace critical habitat (in Greenback creek), special status include Tonto basin agave (SCC), Spike dace critical habitat (in Greenback and lowland leopard frog. Management to preserve the area’s wilderness characteristics creek), and lowland leopard frog. Two wildfires have affected approximately 5 % of the area, b. No are possible throughout most of the area. The presence and but do not detract from apparent naturalness. c. Yes, A total of 57 archaeological sites have been extent of management activities and other uses that detract b. To the average forest visitor the vegetation appears natural, reflects healthy ecosystem recorded to date within this polygon. Fifty-one of these from wilderness characteristics are scattered. Some function, and shows little to no influence of previous human intervention. There have been a. There is little opportunity of feeling alone, and signs of civilization are sites are prehistoric in nature, four have evidence of management considerations include activities and uses no known vegetation treatments. common. It is difficult to get away from signs of civilization due to roads occupations from both the prehistoric and historic time associated with an ANILCA Private inholding in the north c. Prevalence of improvements is overall low throughout the area, and may be concentrated and private land throughout the majority of the area, though solitude is period, and one is of unknown cultural/temporal (Greenback estates), presence of very long cherry stem road in in some spots but is more typically dispersed through the area. It is common to find spots possible when away from improvements (roads and powerlines) and affiliation. Prehistoric site types include single and multi- several locations, access and maintenance associated with range where improvements are absent or unseen. Range improvements include a water system private property. Visitors can see the private property high points room masonry structures, petroglyphs, pithouse villages, management, Salt River Projects right of way access, and split consisting of steel pipe, black pipe, earthen tanks, 3 locations of storage tanks, two locations throughout the polygon. Opportunities improve closer to the Salome burials, fieldhouses, hornos, agricultural features and estate mineral development. This area contains Bureau of with solar panels, 6 livestock troughs, two other water pipeline systems with two troughs off Wilderness. sherd and lithic scatters. Historic site types include Reclamation First Form withdrawals. Additionally, there is a of each with one storage tank off of each smaller ones. There is moderate presence of b. There are few opportunities to engage in primitive and unconfined possible CCC erosional control features and Apache Moderate concentration of motorized routes and motorized use motorized routes with greater concentration around the private inholdings and system roads. recreation. Most existing opportunities are poor quality. Hunting, occupations. occurring off the private property. Topography inhibits/limits There is a powerline and right-of-way for the Salt River Project (SRP). There is one system a. High hiking, and dispersed camping can all occur in the area. The terrain is d. No development of additional motorized routes off of road, the trail (Methodist Trail) and some evidence of historic mining. b. High steep and rugged providing a moderate level of challenge and risk. a. Low yes, meets size e. No area is adjacent to Salome Wilderness along the eastern edge 79 Tonto Basin MODERATE 29467.5955 c. Moderate b. Low criteria and 15% of the area is in an inventoried Roadless area. Moderate

a. Encounters with, or evidence of, humans is unavoidable. Signs of It is impossible to manage the majority of the area to preserve civilization are pervasive and views of high human impact areas occur its wilderness characteristics. Projects or management plans that a. The composition of plant and animal communities appears natural to the average forest frequently. The small size of the polygon and the pervasive sights and impact the wilderness characteristics of the area are visitor. Dominant plant communities include: Juniper grassland, Sonoran desert and semi sounds of the adjacent road use and prominent powerline, limit unavoidable and the presence and extent of management desert grassland. Nonnative species include red brome in some isolated patches. There are no opportunities to feel remote from civilization. activities and other uses that detract from wilderness species of special status. B. There are few opportunities to engage in primitive and unconfined a. No characteristics are pervasive throughout the area. The polygon is B. Vegetation appears natural, reflects healthy ecosystem function, and shows little to no recreation. Most existing opportunities are poor quality with low risk. b. No very small and is adjacent to a well-traveled road and a influence of previous human intervention. There are no known vegetation treatments in the There are limited opportunities available due to size, but even when c. No There are no known archaeological sites currently prominent powerline. The northern boundary is technically area. a. High used in conjunction with adjacent wilderness, opportunities are minimal identified within this polygon. wilderness, but a road is situated between the wilderness and c. The presence or appearance of improvements does not detract from apparent naturalness. b. High and quality is low. a. No adjacent to d. No the majority of the polygon. This polygon is not a logical 80 Mesa LOW 60.603761 c. High b. Low wilderness e. No extension of the wilderness due to the road. No

a. Encounters with, or evidence of, humans is unavoidable. Signs of civilization are pervasive and views of high human impact areas occur frequently. The polygon is adjacent to a powerline that can be seen It is impossible to manage the majority of the area to preserve from most places within the polygon. Additionally, sights and sounds its wilderness characteristics. Projects or management plans that a. The composition of plant and animal communities appears natural to the average forest from helicopter flights to monitor the powerline occur every other impact the wilderness characteristics of the area are visitor. Dominant vegetation type is Juniper grassland. Nonnative red brome is present in month. The small size of the polygon and adjacent use and structures, unavoidable and the presence and extent of management isolated spots. There are no special status species. makes it difficult to feel remote from civilization. a. No activities and other uses that detract from wilderness B. Vegetation appears natural, reflects healthy ecosystem function, and shows little to no B. There are few opportunities to engage in primitive and unconfined b. No characteristics is pervasive throughout the area. This polygon is influence of previous human intervention. There are no known vegetation treatments in the recreation. Most existing opportunities are poor quality with low risk. c. No There are no known archaeological sites currently very small (20 acres) and is situated between a road and a area. a. High Hunting, hiking, and dispersed camping can occur but would be of fairly identified within this polygon. powerline. There is a small portion of the polygon that is c. The presence or appearance of improvements does not detract from apparent naturalness b. High low quality with a low level of risk and challenge. a. No adjacent to d. No adjacent to the wilderness (less than 1/2 mile). This polygon 81 Mesa LOW 20.389292 c. High b. Low wilderness e. No would not constitute a logical extension of wilderness. No a. The composition of plant and animal communities appears natural to the average forest visitor. Dominant vegetation communities are juniper grassland, Sonoran desert and semi It is impossible to manage the majority of the area to preserve desert grassland. A variety of game and non-game species can be found in the area. Species of a. There is little opportunity of feeling alone, and signs of civilization are its wilderness characteristics. Projects or management plans that special status include Gila topminnow in Walnut spring and lowland leopard frog. Nonnative common. Moderate level of seasonal hunting use on occurs on the 393 impact the wilderness characteristics of the area are red brome can be found in small patches in the area. road. The polygon is in the flight corridor for commercial airlines. Can unavoidable and the presence and extent of management B. Vegetation appears natural, reflects healthy ecosystem function, and shows little to no see the powerline from everywhere in the area. The powerline is a. Yes, Species of special status include Gila topminnow activities and other uses that detract from wilderness influence of previous human intervention. There are no known vegetation treatments in the frequently flown (every other month) to assess the power line. The very in Walnut spring and lowland leopard frog. characteristics is pervasive throughout the area. Less than 1/10 area, though a spring maintenance project resulted in some vegetation clearing that is small size of the polygon make it difficult to experience solitude. B. No of a mile is adjacent to the Mazatzal wilderness, while the apparent when right next to the area. B. There are few opportunities to engage in primitive and unconfined c. Yes, There is one known prehistoric archaeological site remainder of the polygon is adjacent to roads and a powerline. c. The presence or appearance of improvements does not detract from apparent naturalness. recreation. Most existing opportunities are poor quality with low risk. currently identified within this polygon. The site is a Regular spring maintenance (dredging), stock improvement Range improvements include a minimal amount of pipeline, fence, corral, and earthen tanks. a. High Some hunting, hiking, and dispersed camping is possible, but fairly low single pithouse dating to the Preclassic Period. maintenance, and frequent helicopter use for maintenance of There is a very low density of user created routes in the area. b. High quality and provides limited opportunity for challenge and risk. a. Low adjacent to Mazatzal d. No the powerline, would make the area difficult to manage for the 82 Mesa LOW 523.150297 c. High b. Low Wilderness e. No preservation of wilderness characteristics. No

a. The composition of plant and animal communities appears natural to the average forest a. Opportunities to feel alone are possible in much of the area, though visitor. The presence of exotic, invasive and/or non-native plant and animal communities are signs of civilization are possible. This is a very small polygon adjacent to sparse to absent in the area. There may be occurrences of Red Brome, a nonnative species, wilderness on one side and a road on the other, which makes solitude a. No, there are no unique values for rare plant or animal but it is not evident to the average visitor. Some special status areas include the Mexican difficult to experience. Some ATV use on the adjacent road limits communities or rare ecosystem. Spotted Owl designated critical habitat. There is no special listed species found in the area. opportunities for solitude when ATVs are present. b. Yes, there are unique or outstanding landscape Suitable habitat for a variety of game and non-game species can be found in the area. Juniper b. There are abundant opportunities for engaging in primitive and/or features such as the view shed which includes cliffs and grassland is the dominant plant community. unconfined recreation. These opportunities are of high quality and/or cliff dwellings Management to preserve the wilderness characteristics is easy b. To the average forest visitor the vegetation appears natural, reflects healthy ecosystem risk. When considered with the adjacent wilderness, opportunities for c. There are no known archaeological sites currently throughout the area. There are no projects or management function, and shows little to no influence of previous human intervention. No vegetation primitive recreation are abundant and of high quality. Some high quality identified within this polygon. plans that would impact the wilderness characteristics of the treatments have occurred in the area. a. High hunting opportunity exist in the area, as well as dispersed camping. d. No area. When managed in conjunction with the adjacent Sierra c. Little or no evidence of human influence on the landscape. There are no known b. High There may also be opportunities for rock climbing/canyoneering. The a. Moderate e. No, there are no high quality water resources or Ancha Wilderness, preservation of wilderness characteristics are 83 Pleasant Valley HIGH 5.451454 improvements. c. High use is free and unrestricted. b. High yes, adjacent important watershed features. possible. High

a. The composition of plant and animal communities appears natural to the average forest visitor. Dominant vegetation community is upland desert scrub and semi desert grassland. Nonnative plants, fountain grass and red brome, are in the polygon in isolated patches. Suitable habitat for a variety of game and non-game species exists in the area as well as bald Management to preserve the wilderness characteristics is eagles. The area is identified as an Important Bird Area. a. Common or significant feeling of being alone or remote from possible throughout the area. There are no projects or B. Vegetation appears natural, reflects healthy ecosystem function, and shows little to no civilization is possible throughout the area. All the roads around the a. Yes, bald eagle, Important Bird Area management plans that would impact the wilderness influence of previous human intervention. There are no known vegetation treatments in the perimeter are closed to public use, so no current use. And very little use b. No characteristics of the area and the presence and extent of area. occurs in the interior of the polygon. c. Yes, There is one known historic archaeological site management activities and other uses that detract from c. The presence or appearance of improvements does not detract from apparent naturalness. B. There are some opportunities for engaging in primitive and currently identified within this polygon. The site consists wilderness characteristics are isolated. This area contains Bureau The only improvements in the polygon are several level one roads that are still apparent on a. High unconfined recreation like hiking, hunting, and dispersed camping and of a concrete foundation and artifact scatter. of Reclamation First Form withdrawals. Some challenges exist the landscape. b. High at least some of these opportunities are of high quality. a. High d. No including that the area is proposed as an OHV recreation area 84 Cave Creek HIGH 7845.979975 c. High b. Moderate meets size criteria e. No and that the adjacent 458 road is very high use. High

a. The composition of plant and animal communities appears natural to the average forest a. Opportunities to feel alone are possible in much of the area, though visitor. The presence of exotic, invasive and/or non-native plant and animal communities are signs of civilization are possible. This is a very small polygon adjacent to a. Yes, there are unique values (e.g., Threatened and sparse to absent in the area. There may be occurrences of Red Brome, a nonnative species, wilderness on one side and a road on the other, which makes solitude Endangered species, Species of Conservation Concern). but it is not evident to the average visitor. Some special status areas includes one Mexican difficult to experience. Some ATV use on the adjacent road limits There is a Mexican Spotted Owl PAC in the polygon. Spotted Owl PAC that is in the area. There is no special listed species found in the area. opportunities for solitude when ATVs are present. b. Yes, there are unique or outstanding landscape Suitable habitat for a variety of game and non-game species can be found in the area. Juniper b. There are abundant opportunities for engaging in primitive and/or features such as the view shed which includes cliffs and grassland is the dominant plant community. unconfined recreation. These opportunities are of high quality and/or cliff dwellings Management to preserve the wilderness characteristics is easy b. To the average forest visitor the vegetation appears natural, reflects healthy ecosystem risk. When considered with the adjacent wilderness, opportunities for c. There are no known archaeological sites currently throughout the area. There are no projects or management function, and shows little to no influence of previous human intervention. No vegetation primitive recreation are abundant and of high quality. Some high quality identified within this polygon. plans that would impact the wilderness characteristics of the treatments have occurred in the area. a. High hunting opportunity exist in the area, as well as dispersed camping. d. No area. When managed in conjunction with the adjacent Sierra c. Little or no evidence of human influence on the landscape. There are no known b. High There may also be opportunities for rock climbing/canyoneering. The a. Moderate e. No, there are no high quality water resources or Ancha Wilderness, preservation of wilderness characteristics are 85 Pleasant Valley HIGH 6.713215 improvements. c. High use is free and unrestricted. b. High yes, adjacent important watershed features. possible. High

a. yes, Species of special status include lowland leopard frog, black hawk nest, Sonoran desert tortoise, and Arizona night lizard. The area is also critical habitat for Mexican Spotted Owl. b. No a. The composition of plant and animal communities appears natural to the average forest c. Yes, A total of 35 archaeological sites have been visitor. Dominant vegetation is chaparral, juniper, native grasses, cat claw, mesquite, and recorded to date within this polygon. Twenty-nine of plants associated with upland Sonoran desert. Wildfire has affected approximately 30% of a. Opportunities to feel alone are possible in much of the area, though these sites are prehistoric in nature, three have evidence area, however it does not detract from apparent naturalness. Nonnative red brome and signs of civilization are possible. It is possible to see the adjacent of occupations from both the prehistoric and historic Bufflegrass can be found in isolated spots. Suitable habitat for variety of game and non-game highway from much of the lower elevation areas. Sights and sounds time period, and three have evidence from both time Management to preserve the area’s wilderness characteristics is species exists in the area. Species of special status include lowland leopard frog, black hawk associated with access to a variety of developments and uses including a periods. Prehistoric site types include multi-room possible throughout most of the area. Management challenges nest, Sonoran desert tortoise, and Arizona night lizard. The area is also critical habitat for private inholding, powerlines on the edge of the polygon, regular masonry structures, rock shelters, pithouse villages, include several cherry stemmed roads that intrude into the area, Mexican Spotted Owl. overhead flights, OHV use on the southern and western boundaries, petroglyphs, fieldhouses, hornos, agricultural features the access and use of the Sunflower private inholding, heavily b. Vegetation appears natural, reflects healthy ecosystem function, and shows little to no and high recreation use on the Arizona National Scenic Trail all impact and sherd and lithic scatters. Historic site types include used roads that border the polygon, an unauthorized influence of previous human intervention. There are no known vegetation treatments in the opportunities for solitude. However, there is limited access and use in possible CCC administration facilities and erosional motorcycle trail, existing special use permit for equestrian use area. some areas of the polygon, making opportunities for solitude possible in control features, transportation corridors and and camping, old paved highway in the polygon, ongoing access c. Appearance of improvements detract from apparent naturalness in some areas. Range about 50% of area. Yavapai/Apache occupations. and maintenance of range improvements with equipment on a 5- improvements on the east and south side of unit include stock tanks, corrals and fences b. There are some opportunities for engaging in primitive and d. No 10 year cycle, wildfire prevention and suppression activities scattered in the area. There is an unauthorized motorized trail, evidence of historic mining unconfined recreation and at least some of these opportunities are of e. Yes, Alder creek watershed is rated as functioning associated with community of Sunflower, presence of a (adits and shafts) in low density, an old highway (paved road) in the northern portion, and the a. High high quality. Dispersed camping, horseback riding, hiking, and hunting properly, reaches of perennial flow in Sycamore Creek, powerline access road, and a highway adjacent to area. Arizona National Scenic Trail. b. High opportunities with moderate risk may occur in the area. a. Moderate Log Corral Canyon, and Alder Creek Management of wilderness character would be moderately 86 Cave Creek MODERATE 23962.95589 c. Moderate b. Moderate meets size criteria difficult throughout most of area. Moderate a. The composition of plant and animal communities appears natural to the average forest visitor. The presence of exotic, invasive and/or non-native plant and animal communities are sparse to absent in the area. Suitable habitat for variety of game and non-game species can be found in the area. There are no know special species. The vegetation consists of ponderosa pine evergreen, oak in the drainage, juniper grass and juniper brush, oak Management to preserve the area’s wilderness characteristics woodland, and some riparian in the drainages which include cottonwood, sycamore, alder, a. Common or significant feeling of being alone or remote from a. No, there are no unique values for rare plant or animal are possible throughout most of the area. There are some and ash. There is a potential for thistle and Red Brome along roadways or disturbances. civilization throughout the area. Views of high human impact areas are communities or rare ecosystem. projects or management plans that would impact the wilderness b. To the average forest visitor the vegetation appears natural, reflects healthy ecosystem absent or seldom. Encounters with, or evidence of, humans is rare. b. No, there are no unique or outstanding landscape characteristics of the area. This area is adjacent to the function, and shows little to no influence of previous human intervention. Juniper push This area borders the White Mountain Fort Apache Reservation on east features. reservation on the east side. There is a high number of cherry (within 15 years) and evidence of juniper skeletons in 10% of area. side, so use is low and a great opportunity for solitude c. No, There are no known archaeological sites currently stem roads with high edge to interior ratio. Potential need to c. Little or no evidence of human influence on the landscape. Prevalence of improvements is b. There are some opportunities for engaging in primitive and/or identified within this polygon. maintain range improvements on a 5-10 year cycle. The WUI has rare or scattered. Earthen livestock tanks and fences are sparse and in the northern portion of a. High unconfined recreation. At least some of these opportunities are of high d. No potential for future suppression activities and treatments. This the polygon. Moderate amount of roads (authorized and unauthorized). The unauthorized b. High quality and/or risk. High quality hunting exists on a seasonal basis. a. High yes, meets size e. No, there are no high quality water resources or area contains at least one Salt River Project (SRP) improvement 87 Pleasant Valley HIGH 5227.873405 roads exist in dry washes and ridge tops. There is historic mining in the northern portion. c. High Moderate camping, hiking, and horseback riding with moderate risk. b. Moderate criteria important watershed features. and/or right of way. Moderate a. The composition of plant and animal communities appears natural to the average forest visitor. Dominant plants communities are Juniper grassland and juniper scrub with a small amount of riparian vegetation. Suitable habitat for a variety of game and non-game species exists in the area. Species of special status include Black hawk, lowland leopard frog, and miniature sun cup. a. Opportunities to feel alone are possible in much of the area, though a. Yes, Species of special status include Black hawk, B. Vegetation appears natural, reflects healthy ecosystem function, and shows little to no signs of civilization are possible. There is some motorized noise from the lowland leopard frog, and miniature sun cup. Management to preserve the area’s wilderness characteristics is influence of previous human intervention. There are no known vegetation treatments in the 87 road and a fair amount of use on the Arizona National Scenic Trail b. No possible throughout most of the area. Roads define the area. Fire affected much of the area resulting in some remnant dozer line, though it does not that affects opportunities for solitude. c. Yes, A total of four archaeological sites have been perimeter of the entire perimeter of the polygon except for a detract from apparent naturalness. b. There are some opportunities for engaging in primitive and recorded to date within this polygon, all of which are small area that shares a border with the wilderness and a small c. Appearance of improvements detract from apparent naturalness in some areas. Low unconfined recreation and at least some of these opportunities are of prehistoric in nature. Prehistoric site types include small piece of private land. There is some established mountain bike density of user created or unauthorized roads. Low density of range improvements including high quality. Hunting, hiking dispersed camping, and horseback riding multi-room masonry structures and sherd and lithic use on the Arizona National Scenic Trail. There is some barbed wire fences, pipe rail and dirt stock tanks. Two non-motorized trails including the a. High opportunities of moderate quality can be found in the area. No scatters. motorized encroachment into the area. Access and maintenance Arizona National Scenic trail runs through the area. b. High restrictions on user behavior. a. Moderate adjacent to d. No of range improvements with motorized/mechanized equipment 88 Mesa MODERATE 1863.381561 c. Moderate b. Moderate wilderness e. No and transportation would be ongoing. Moderate

a. The composition of plant and animal communities appears unnatural to the average forest visitor in substantial portions of the area. The presence of exotic, invasive and/or non-native plant and animal communities represent frequent small to moderate patch sizes in the area. a. Yes, there are unique values (e.g., Threatened and Suitable habitat for variety of game and non-game species can be found in the area. There is a Endangered species, Species of Conservation Concern). Mexican Spotted Owl PAC and as well as designated critical habitat. There is a Mexican Spotted Owl PAC and designated The vegetation consists of dry mixed conifer, ponderosa pine, evergreen, oak, juniper grass critical habitat in the polygon. and juniper brush, oak woodland, and some riparian communities including cottonwood, b. Yes, there are unique or outstanding landscape sycamore, alder, and ash. There are also chaparral communities present. Some invasive features including Mistake Peak, Picture Mountain, Bear Management to preserve the area’s wilderness characteristics is thistles occur along roadways and disturbed areas and are of moderate patch sizes. High Head Mountain, and Copper Mountain. difficult throughout most of the area. There are commonly severity wildfire in 50% of the area with vegetation type change. Low for obvious type change c. Yes, A total of 21 archaeological sites have been projects or management plans that impact the wilderness on majority of area. recorded to date within this polygon. Seventeen of these characteristics of the area. The presence and extent of b. To the average forest visitor the vegetation does not appear natural in isolated spots or is a. Opportunities to feel alone are possible in much of the area, though sites are prehistoric in nature, and four have evidence of management activities and other uses that detract from scattered. Evidence of human intervention on the landscape is uncommon and most visitors signs of civilization are possible. Views of high human impact areas occupations from both the prehistoric and historic time wilderness characteristics occurs across most of the area. 50% of to the area would not notice any previous human intervention. There is 300 acres of juniper occur infrequently, but are possible. A high level of motorized traffic on period. Prehistoric site types include single and multi- the area is in 4FRI (Four Forest Initiative) footprint. There is a push piles, no timber treatments, and dozer and hand lines from suppression activities that the north end and edges, solitude can be found in center of the area. room masonry structures, burials, fieldhouses, decision signed for juniper pushes for 1,000 acres. Another are highly evident. b. There are some opportunities for engaging in primitive and/or agricultural features and sherd and lithic scatters. signed decision for prescribed burning of 10,000 acres. There is c. Little or no evidence of human influence on the landscape. Prevalence of improvements is unconfined recreation. At least some of these opportunities are of high Historic site types include Apache occupation. moderate level of motorized use throughout area. There is a rare or scattered. There is a moderate degree of authorized and unauthorized routes confined a. Low quality and/or risk. There is low quality of camping due to topography, d. No potential for maintenance of range improvements on 5-10 year primarily to ridge tops. There is no special use infrastructure, some evidence of historic b. Moderate good hunting, and moderate hiking and horseback riding. Moderate risk a. Moderate yes, meets size e. No, there are no high quality water resources or cycles. This is a low due to multiple signed decisions for 89 Pleasant Valley LOW 13407.61173 mining, 1 helispot, and range has a very low number of earthen tanks and fencing. c. High and unconfined recreation. b. Moderate criteria important watershed features. management activities. Low a. The composition of plant and animal communities appears natural to the average forest visitor. Dominant vegetation is juniper, pinyon juniper, and riparian (sycamore and cottonwood). Non-native species, including red brome, are rare but could be found in isolated patches. Suitable habitat for a variety of game and non-game species exists in the area. There are no species of special status, but the area borders critical habitat for Mexican a. Opportunities to feel alone are possible in much of the area, though Spotted Owl on east side of the polygon. signs of civilization are possible. There is some OHV use in the area as Management to preserve the area’s wilderness characteristics is b. Vegetation appears natural, reflects healthy ecosystem function, and shows little to no well as moderate non-motorized use on the trail to wilderness area. a. No possible throughout most of the area. Though the area is influence of previous human intervention. There are no known vegetation treatments in the Solitude is not easy to find but can be found away from trails. b. No adjacent to the wilderness, there are roads on three sides of the area. b. There are some opportunities for engaging in primitive and c. Yes, There is one known historic archaeological site polygon and access to the Arizona Trail on one of the c. The presence or appearance of improvements does not detract from apparent naturalness. unconfined recreation and at least some of these opportunities are of currently identified within this polygon. The site consists boundaries. Range improvements may need maintenance but Range improvements (trough and fencing) occur at low density. Some unauthorized routes a. High high quality. Hiking, hunting, and backpacking opportunities can be of the remnants of a mining operation. not likely with motorized access. Few other uses or management are in the polygon as well. b. High found in the area. a. Moderate adjacent to d. No considerations would impede management to preserve the 90 Mesa MODERATE 592.70153 c. High b. Moderate wilderness e. No q g areas wilderness characteristics. Moderate Spotted Owl PACs in the area as well as designated critical habitat for the MSO and peregrine falcon. Suitable habitat exists for the Sierra Ancha fleabane, senator mine alumroot, spring snails, palus snail, and Sierra Ancha a. In most areas the composition of plant and animal communities would appear natural to Mountain snail. There is also suitable habitat for various the average forest visitor. The presence of exotic, invasive and/or non-native plant and animal game and non-game species. The vegetation type is a dry communities are found in infrequent small patch sizes in the area. Several Mexican Spotted mix conifer, wet mix conifer with aspen, ponderosa pine, Owl PACs in the area as well as designated critical habitat for the MSO and peregrine falcon. and evergreen oak. There are known occurrences of Suitable habitat exists for the Sierra Ancha fleabane, senator mine alumroot, spring snails, bloomers dock (sensitive species). palus snail, and sierra Ancha mountain snail. There is also suitable habitat for various game b. Yes, there are unique or outstanding landscape and non-game species. The vegetation type is a dry mix conifer, wet mix conifer with aspen, a. Common or significant feeling of being alone or remote from features including cliff dwellings, and outstanding Management to preserve the area’s wilderness characteristics ponderosa pine, and evergreen oak. Plant communities consist of juniper grass, pinyon grass, civilization throughout the area. Views of high human impact areas are viewpoints. are possible throughout most of the area. There are some pinyon juniper woodland, chaparral and brush, as well as some riparian communities absent or seldom. There are little unauthorized motorized trails, c. Yes, A total of fourteen archaeological sites have been projects or management plans that would impact the wilderness including cottonwood, sycamore, alder, ash. There are known occurrences of bloomers dock therefore great opportunities for solitude. Terrain limits many visitors, recorded to date within this polygon. Seven of these sites characteristics of the area. Experimental forest occupies 15-20% (sensitive species). Bull thistle has infrequent small patches along roads and disturbed areas. although there is higher visitation along edges of area in Workman are prehistoric in nature, four date from the historic time of southern portion, with limited unauthorized and authorized 6% of the area had high severity wildfire that caused type change, moderate intensity wildfire Creek and Reynolds creek. period, and three have evidence from both the routes due to topography of area. 75% of the area is in Sierra occurred in 99% of area. b. There are abundant opportunities for engaging in primitive and/or prehistoric and historic time period. Prehistoric site Ancha Inventoried Roadless Area. There are ANILCA private b. To the average forest visitor the vegetation appears natural, reflects healthy ecosystem unconfined recreation. These opportunities are of high quality and/or types include cliff dwellings, single room masonry inholdings, access to FS lookout tower with communication site, function, and shows little to no influence of previous human intervention. There is evidence risk. Restricted fishing opportunities, high quality hiking, high quality structures, fieldhouses, hornos, agricultural features and and AMIL mines that could become active. This area contains at of fuel breaks from suppression work related to wildfires. camping, rock climbing, horseback riding, high quality birding, high risk sherd and lithic scatters. Historic site types include least one Salt River Project (SRP) improvement and/or right of c. Little or no evidence of human influence on the landscape. Prevalence of improvements is and unconfined. The majority of the polygon is within the Sierra Ancha habitations (cabins and homesteads) Apache way including a precipitation station that needs to be rare or scattered. Some interpretive sites in Workman Creek, mine adits and shafts, 5 trails Mountains. The Sierra Ancha’s are part of a major transition zone occupations, and trash middens. administered and maintained. A possibility of range (non-mechanized, non-motorized), very low density of range improvements (1 earthen tank a. Moderate known as the Central Highland, making the mountain ranges within the d. No improvements to be maintained on 5-10 year cycle. The area is and fencing). b. High zone ecologically diverse, thus providing highly quality wildlife birding a. High yes, meets size e. Yes, Workman creek due to ecological values, eligible also contiguous with Wilderness, and within the 4 FRI (Four 91 Pleasant Valley MODERATE 10634.66138 c. High and viewing. b. High criteria WSR, Perennial flow in North Fork Workman Creek and Forest Initiative) footprint. Moderate a. The composition of plant and animal communities appears unnatural to the average forest visitor in substantial portions of the area. Dominant vegetation is grasslands with some shrubs and brush and some juniper. Non-natives include Lovegrass along road edges with some small patches interior, but naturalized and not apparent to the average visitor. A variety of game and non-game species including deer, javalina, elk, quail, bear, and mountain lion occur in the area. Fire affects from the Willow fire are obvious across nearly 90% of the area and represents a type change from cypress juniper to grassland. There is Mexican Spotted Owl critical habitat and known occupancy. b. To the average forest visitor the vegetation appears natural, reflects healthy ecosystem a. Yes, There is Mexican Spotted Owl critical habitat and function, and shows little to no influence of previous human intervention. No evidence of a. Little opportunity of feeling alone and remote from civilization in the known occupancy. vegetation treatments in the areas. area due to presence of improvements like the powerline and road. b. No c. Unnoticeable or unobjectionable human influence. Prevalence of improvements is overall However, as soon as you leave the road, very little use occurs and c. Yes, A total of three archaeological sites have been Management to preserve the area’s wilderness characteristics is low throughout the area, it may be concentrated in some spots but is more typically opportunities for solitude are possible. There are few trails, light use, recorded to date within this polygon. Two of the sites difficult throughout most of the area. The eastern boundary is a dispersed through the area. It is common to find spots where improvements are absent or and rolling topography, which facilitate a sense of solitude when away are prehistoric in nature, and one dates from the historic highway and is surrounded by system roads and a powerline. unseen. Range improvements include pipeline along the 177 road and around springs, steel from improvements. period. Prehistoric site types include multi-room The terrain, vegetation and presence of adjacent roads makes and concrete livestock troughs, two steel storage tanks, and a small amount (5mile) of barbed b. There are few opportunities to engage in primitive and unconfined masonry structures and sherd and lithic scatters. The motorized encroachment a challenge. Range management wire fence. No developed system trails. Very low density authorized or unauthorized recreation. Most existing opportunities are poor quality, with low risk. historic site type includes habitations (cabin/homestead). activities with motorized access and mechanical transport would roads/user created routes in the south. One historic mine adit with presence of historic a. Low Opportunities include hunting and low quality hiking and camping. features continue. There is a high probability of unpatented mining mining activity. Large KV lines along the road. b. High There are no system trails and no user restrictions. a. Low yes, meets size d. No claims. Several cherry stem roads protrude into the area and the 92 Tonto Basin LOW 5379.117609 c. Moderate b. Low criteria e. No boundary of the polygon is a power line and high use roads. Low

a. The composition of plant and animal communities appears unnatural to the average forest visitor in substantial portions of the area. The presence of exotic, invasive and/or non-native plant and animal communities represent frequent small to moderate patch sizes in the area. There is designated critical habitat for Mexican Spotted Owl. Some occurrences for desert sucker round tail chub, and speckled dace. The vegetation is a dry mixed conifer, with ponderosa pine and evergreen oak. Plant communities consist of juniper grass and juniper brush, oak woodland, and there are some riparian communities that contain cottonwood, sycamore, alder, and ash. Some invasive thistles exist along roadways and disturbed areas of a. Yes there are unique values, the desert sucker (forest Management to preserve the area’s wilderness characteristics is moderate patch sizes. Moderate/high severity wildfire covered 95% of the area and caused service sensitive species). difficult throughout most of the area. There are commonly type conversion. b. No, there are no unique or outstanding landscape projects or management plans that impact the wilderness b. To the average forest visitor the vegetation appears natural, reflects healthy ecosystem a. Little opportunity of feeling alone and there are some signs of features. characteristics of the area. The presence and extent of function, and shows little to no influence of previous human intervention. Historic timber civilization. Frequent views of high human impact areas and encounters c. Yes, A total of 22 archaeological sites have been management activities and other uses that detract from stand improvement cuts to 5% of area and very little evidence remains of the treatment. with, or evidence of, humans is common or likely. Heavily recreated recorded to date within this polygon, all of which are wilderness characteristics occurs across most of the area. The c. Little or no evidence of human influence on the landscape. Prevalence of improvements is area with OHVs and solitude is difficult to find. prehistoric in nature. Prehistoric site types include single area has a high level of motorized activity (authorized and rare or scattered. The presence or appearance of improvements does not detract from b. There are few opportunities to engage in primitive and unconfined and multi-room masonry structures, caves, platform unauthorized) with a concentration in the north part. High apparent naturalness. It is rare to see improvements. Moderate to high density of authorized recreation. Most existing opportunities are poor quality, with low risk. mounds, fieldhouses and sherd and lithic scatters. ration of edge to interior. There are three private inholding with roads, and low density of unauthorized roads in dry washes and ridgetops. Two range a. Low There is high quality hunting, moderate quality camping, high horseback d. No Wildland Urban Interface (WUI). This area is also in the 4FRI allotments with earthen livestock tanks and fences are concentrated in northern portion of b. High riding and moderate hiking, and no fishing. Risk is low, unrestricted and a. Low yes, meets size e. Yes, there are high quality watershed values and (Four Forest Initiative) footprint. Potential for need to maintain 94 Pleasant Valley LOW 6661.274652 the polygon. Evidence of historic mining activities are possible. c. High unconfined. b. Low criteria features in the area. range improvements on 5-10 year cycle. Low

a. Yes, The area is an Important Bird Area (IBA). Species of special status include Sonoran desert tortoise, lowland leopard frog, and Hohokam agave. b. No c. Yes, A total of 174 archaeological sites have been recorded to date within this polygon. One hundred and fifty-six of these sites are prehistoric in nature, seven a. The composition of plant and animal communities appears natural to the average forest date from the historic period, seven have evidence of visitor. Dominant vegetation is semi desert grassland and Sonoran desert. Cottonwood and occupations from both time periods, and four are of willow occur along Cave creek. unknown cultural or temporal affiliation. Prehistoric site The area is an Important Bird Area (IBA). Species of special status include Sonoran desert types include single and multi-room masonry structures, tortoise, lowland leopard frog, and Hohokam agave. Suitable habitat for a variety of desert mounds, hilltop forts, canals, petroglyphs, pithouse game and non-game species exists in the area. Some nonnative plants including red brome, villages, fieldhouses, hornos, agricultural features and fountain grass, and tamarisk in some of the washes, occurs in the area in isolated patches. a. There is little opportunity of feeling alone, and signs of civilization are sherd and lithic scatters. Historic site types include b. Vegetation appears natural, reflects healthy ecosystem function, and shows little to no common. The perimeter roads see a high level of use. Range mines, cabins, dugouts, mining camps, windbreaks, influence of previous human intervention. There are no known vegetation treatments in the improvements see frequent maintenance and access. Trails get a historic masonry (possibly military), CCC administration area. moderate amount of use. Solitude possible on about 20% of the area. and recreation facilities and ranching operations. c. Appearance of improvements detract from apparent naturalness in most areas. There are b. There are some opportunities for engaging in primitive and d. No Management to preserve the area’s wilderness characteristics is six designated non-motorized trails and some evidence of old roads and unauthorized routes unconfined recreation and at least some of these opportunities are of e. Yes, Cave Creek is a perennial stream in the Sonoran difficult throughout most of the area. There is private land on can be seen on the landscape, generally along the perimeter. There is a high density of range high quality. Hiking, hunting, horseback riding, and dispersed camping Desert that supports valuable riparian vegetation. three sides of the polygon, several cherry stem roads, access for improvements in the area including troughs, fences, dirt tanks, storage tanks, corals, and a. High opportunities exist in the area and a moderate level of risk and Supports native fish, Has an instream flow water right range improvements, a popular motorized use area, established wells. b. High challenge is present. There are no controls on visitor behavior. a. Low certificate. mountain biking and motorized use of trails. The Maricopa 95 Cave Creek LOW 49562.87266 c. Low b. Moderate meets size criteria regional trail is popular for mountain biking. Low a. In most areas the composition of plant and animal communities would appear natural to a. Yes, there are unique values. Designated critical habitat the average forest visitor. The presence of exotic, invasive and/or non-native plant and animal for Mexican Spotted Owl and one PAC present in the communities are found in infrequent small patch sizes in the area. Small amount of dry mixed area. conifer, ponderosa pine-evergreen oak community, a majority of the landscape is dominated b. Yes, there are unique or outstanding landscape by juniper woodland and an abundance of juniper grassland. Some chaparral and some semi- features. There are spectacular views of canyons and cliff desert grassland. Riparian vegetation along the creeks including cottonwood, willow, dwellings. sycamore and some non-native salt cedar. Designated critical habitat for Mexican Spotted c. Yes, A total of 62 archaeological sites have been Owl, one PAC. Mexican wolf experimental range is a part of this area. Cherry creek has both recorded to date within this polygon. Forty-four of these native and non-native fish assemblage. Desert sucker known to be in Cherry Creek. Red sites are prehistoric in nature, three date from the brome, non-native thistle, silver leaf nightshade found throughout the area and in some historic period, and fifteen have evidence of occupations concentrated patches, though generally looks natural. from both time periods. Prehistoric site types include b. To the average forest visitor the vegetation appears natural, reflects healthy ecosystem multi-room masonry structures, cliff dwellings, hilltop Management to preserve the area’s wilderness characteristics function, and shows little to no influence of previous human intervention. Small juniper push a. Opportunities to feel alone are possible in much of the area, though forts, petroglyphs, pithouse villages, fieldhouses, hornos, are possible throughout most of the area. There are some in a small portion of the polygon in the northern section. Some old fire scars exist in small signs of civilization are possible. Views of high human impact areas middens, agricultural features and sherd and lithic projects or management plans that would impact the wilderness patches in the area. occur infrequently, but are possible. Opportunities for solitude are scatters. Historic site types include mines, transportation characteristics of the area. The presence and extent of c. Noticeable evidence of human influence, area has high level of human disturbance. possible in many places, especially in the Inventoried Roadless Area. corridors, CCC erosional control features, and cairns. management activities and other uses that detract from Prevalence of improvements is overall high throughout the area, and is often concentrated. Evidence of past use is prevalent. No trails. d. No wilderness characteristics are scattered. Cherry stemming on Abundant surface disturbance including adits, shafts, headframes, mechanical ground b. There are abundant opportunities for engaging in primitive and/or e. Yes, Cherry creek has a high quality water condition roads. There are active uranium mining claims. Traditional disturbance all related to mining operations (historic, but potential to be active in the future). unconfined recreation. These opportunities are of high quality and/or rating, is perennial, flows through scenic canyons, cultural uses/practices occur in the area. Area is adjacent to Some unauthorized, user created routes, mostly concentrated in the north. Two active risk. High quality hunting, some fishing, rock climbing and canyoneering, supports valuable riparian vegetation, has an instream wilderness. There are some Range improvements. grazing allotment with associated range improvements: barbed wire fence, earthen stock a. Moderate high quality dispersed camping and hiking opportunities. Heritage flow water right, and is potentially eligible as a WSR. Approximately 25% of the area is in the Inventoried Roadless tanks, wildlife and range catchments, some storage tanks, troughs, pipeline, modern pipe b. High tourism possible to observe cliff dwellings. High level of risk and a. Moderate yes, meets size other streams within the polygon also support perennial Area (IRA). This area contains at least one Salt River Project 98 Pleasant Valley MODERATE 43094.40146 corals, and at least one windp mill. Overall p high concentration of improvements.pp c. Low challenge. b. High criteria flow (SRP) improvement and/or right of way. Moderate the average forest visitor. Dominant vegetation is semi desert grasslands in the eastern and a. Yes, Species of special status include bald eagles, lower elevations and Sonora desert grassland on the far south and eastern portion. As you southwest willow flycatcher critical habitat and move upslope vegetation transitions to semi desert grassland and then as you move north observations, northern Mexican garter snake, narrow and upslope it transitions to juniper grassland. On southeastern portion of the polygon is the headed gartersnake (threatened), proposed critical Cholla forest that does not appear natural to the average visitor. Robust Riparian vegetation habitat and observations of yellow-billed Cuckoo, exists along tonto creek. Deciduous forest and woodland in the riparian. Along Tonto creek lowland leopard frog, spike dace critical habitat (Gun there are mesquite bosques. There is a high density of Tonto basin agave (SCC). The presence Creek) and Headwater chub in Tonto creek. Lower of exotic, invasive and/or non-native plant and animal communities are found in infrequent Sonoran riparian deciduous forest and woodland biome. small patch sizes in the area and include red brome (quite a bit) in the south eastern portion b. No of the polygon (2k acres), and minimal nonnatives in the remainder of the polygon. Suitable c. Yes, A total of 38 archaeological sites have been habitat for a variety of game and non-game species occurs in the area. Species of special recorded to date within this polygon. Thirty-six of these status include bald eagles, southwest willow flycatcher critical habitat and observations, sites are prehistoric in nature, one dates from both the northern Mexican garter snake, narrow headed gartersnake (threatened), proposed critical a. Common or significant feeling of being alone or remote from prehistoric and historic periods, and one is of unknown habitat and observations of yellow-billed Cuckoo, lowland leopard frog, spike dace critical civilization throughout the area. Encounters with, or evidence of, cultural/temporal affiliation. Prehistoric site types habitat (Gun Creek) and Headwater chub in Tonto creek. Nonnative green sunfish, humans is rare. The area is rugged and remote country that sees very include single and multi-room masonry structures, largemouth bass, mosquito fish, crayfish, bullfrogs and bullhead are also in the area. little use due to access restrictions across private property, lack of petroglyphs, fieldhouses, hornos, middens, agricultural Management to preserve the area’s wilderness characteristics Approximately 10% of the area was affected by the low to moderate fire severity (Hackberry roads, and rough high clearance vehicle needed to access the area. features and sherd and lithic scatters. Historic site type are possible throughout most of the area. Few roads, limited fire 2006). Some stringers of pine burned and increased apparent naturalness in the area. Opportunities for solitude are high. includes a cemetery. access and steep and rugged terrain limits motorized route b. To the average forest visitor the vegetation appears natural, reflects healthy ecosystem b. There are some opportunities for engaging in primitive and/or d. No expansion and would limit motorized trespass. Low density of function, and shows little to no influence of previous human intervention. Prescribed burns unconfined recreation. At least some of these opportunities are of high e. Yes, for Gun creek watershed being in good condition. motorized routes currently exist in the area. There is some occurred in approximately 5-10 % of the area in 2009, though appears natural on the quality and/or risk. Moderate quality fishing, excellent hunting Gun Creek contains reaches of perennial flow and cherry stemming and one private inholding. Some portions of landscape. opportunity with moderate risk and challenge, rugged and remote. supports native fish. The polygon also borders Tonto the area are in Wildland Urban Interface. East of Tonto creek c. Little or no evidence of human influence on the landscape. Prevalence of improvements is a. Moderate Other primitive recreation opportunities include rock hounding, low Creek a portion of which is potentially eligible for WSR would be easier to manage. West of tonto creek would be more rare or scattered. Range improvements are concentrated along the roads and include 7 b. High quality dispersed camping, and fishing. There are no visitor restrictions. a. High Yes, meets size designation. Portions of Del Shay Creek and Lambing challenging due to roads and access. This area contains at least 99 Tonto Basin MODERATE 34180.50915 livestock troughs, 3 storage locations (4 poly tanks-3k gallons), above ground steel and black c. High b. Moderate criteria Creek also support perennial flow. one Salt River Project (SRP) improvement and/or right of way. Moderate a. In most areas the composition of plant and animal communities would appear natural to the average forest visitor. The presence of exotic, invasive and/or non-native plant and animal communities are found in infrequent small patch sizes in the area. The vegetation consists of juniper grass, pinyon juniper grass, juniper brush, pinyon juniper brush, and some riparian areas with, sycamore, cottonwood, ash, chaparral, ponderosa pine stringer in drainages. Some invasive species occur along roadways and disturbed areas in small patches thistles, such as yellow star thistle possible, and American bullfrog. 1% of area is designated critical habitat for Mexican Spotted Owl, and desert sucker, a sensitive species. There is suitable a. Yes there are unique values, the desert sucker is in this habitat for various game and nongame species. There are infrequent areas that will appear area. unnatural. b. No, there are no unique or outstanding landscape b. To the average forest visitor the vegetation does not appear natural in isolated spots or is features. scattered. Evidence of human intervention on the landscape is uncommon and most visitors c. Yes, A total of 16 archaeological sites have been to the area would not notice any previous human intervention. Some juniper management recorded to date within this polygon. Twelve of these through fuel wood harvest and pushes is evident. Stumps and abundant slash/tops is about sites are prehistoric in nature, three date from the 5%. 50% prescribed burning of low to moderate severity, fire char and some dead standing a. Little opportunity of feeling alone and there are some signs of historic period, and one site is multi-component. Management to preserve the area’s wilderness characteristics is trees is visible. civilization. Frequent views of high human impact areas and encounters Prehistoric site types include multi-room masonry difficult throughout most of the area. There are commonly c. Unnoticeable or unobjectionable human influence. Prevalence of improvements is overall with, or evidence of, humans is common or likely. The area is adjacent structures, fieldhouses, hornos, agricultural features and projects or management plans that impact the wilderness low throughout the area, it may be concentrated in some spots but is more typically to towns, subdivision and approximately 288, the area also has sherd and lithic scatters. Historic site types include characteristics of the area. The presence and extent of dispersed through the area. Range improvements occur throughout, with three allotments, inholding which leads to low possibility for solitude and possible Apache occupation, ranching operations and trash management activities and other uses that detract from fencing throughout, moderate degree of earthen tanks throughout. A moderate density of solitude in interior. middens. wilderness characteristics occurs across most of the area. unauthorized routes. Disturbed site from old transfer station is also visible. Localized area of b. There are few opportunities to engage in primitive and unconfined d. No Moderate amount of authorized and unauthorized motorized. old mining activities including waste piles. Old concrete boxes. Burn pit in North West portion a. Moderate recreation. Most existing opportunities are poor quality, with low risk. e. yes, high quality water condition rating south of Likely mining claims in the area. Low based on signed NEPA that is a community burn pit. Improvements throughout polygons do not distract from b. Moderate Low quality recreation (hunting, dispersed camping, and fishing), a low a. Low yes, meets size Young, contains perennial reaches of Cherry Creek which decisions for area and level of motorized use that detracts from 100 Pleasant Valley LOW 17564.79354 naturalness. c. Moderate risk. b. Low criteria is eligible for W&S River status. wilderness characteristics across area. Low a. Yes there are unique values. There is suitable habitat for game and non-game species, proposed critical habitat for narrow headed garter snake and Mexican garter snake, bald eagle wintering area, Mesquite Bosque, a. In most areas the composition of plant and animal communities would appear natural to proposed critical habitat for yellow billed Cuckoo, the average forest visitor. The presence of exotic, invasive and/or non-native plant and animal southwestern willow fly catcher population and communities are found in infrequent small patch sizes in the area. The vegetation consists of designated critical habitat, designated critical habitat for pinyon juniper grass and lower Sonoran riparian deciduous forest and woodland biome. spike dace. Sonoran desert, riparian corridor in creek mesquite Bosque, cottonwood. There is suitable b. Yes – A total of 43 archaeological sites have been habitat for game and non-game species, proposed critical habitat for narrow headed garter recorded to date within this polygon. Thirty-two of these snake and Mexican garter snake, bald eagle wintering area, proposed critical habitat for sites are prehistoric in nature, three date from the yellow billed Cuckoo, southwestern willow fly catcher population and designated critical historic period, and seven sites are multi-component. habitat, designated critical habitat for spike dace. The invasive species are found mainly along Prehistoric site types include multi-room masonry road and riparian corridor, frequent small pockets, salt peter/ tamarisk, small amounts of structures, petroglyphs, pithouse villages, fieldhouses Buffel grass, thistle, red brome, and American bullfrog. and sherd and lithic scatters. Historic site types include b. To the average forest visitor the vegetation appears natural, reflects healthy ecosystem a. Opportunities to feel alone are possible in much of the area, though habitations (i.e. cabins and farmsteads), evidence of Management to preserve the area’s wilderness characteristics function, and shows little to no influence of previous human intervention. There have been signs of civilization are possible. Views of high human impact areas Apache occupation (i.e. camps), Apache burials and trash are possible throughout most of the area. There are some no fire treatments, and no timber management. occur infrequently, but are possible. Encounters with, or evidence of, middens. projects or management plans that would impact the wilderness c. Unnoticeable or unobjectionable human influence. Prevalence of improvements is overall humans is uncommon. Frequent visitation year round in southern d. No characteristics of the area. There are cherry stems, and the area low throughout the area, it may be concentrated in some spots but is more typically portion along creek. The rest of the area has good opportunities for e. yes, proto historic, pre historic, historic, some eligible, is next to wilderness. There is possible mineral development dispersed through the area. 4 grazing allotment exist with stock tanks in northeastern and solitude (2/3 of the area). Mail trail for solider camp near meal mtn., sheep proposals centering around Gila. There is also a potential need central portions, fences are concentrated in certain areas. There is historic mining, no known b. There are some opportunities for engaging in primitive and/or driveway for range improvements to be maintained. Wildland urban areas of current mining, primarily ground disturbing. There is a moderate degree of a. Moderate unconfined recreation. At least some of these opportunities are of high d. yes, eligible WSR identified as being high quality, interface activities and potential future treatment and unauthorized motorized use throughout and concentrated unauthorized routes in certain b. High quality and/or risk. There is high quality hunting, fishing, dispersed a. Moderate yes, meets size Soldier Camp creek watershed has good watershed immediate wildfire suppression. There are roads throughout, 102 Payson MODERATE 16771.87906 areas. c. Moderate camping, hiking, rock climbing, and horseback riding. b. Moderate criteria conditions. but they are concentrated in certain areas. Moderate

4a. Yes there are unique values in this area. Critical habitat for MSO, Chiricahua leopard frog known population and critical habitat, northern goshawk GSA, a. In most areas the composition of plant and animal communities would appear natural to peregrine falcon, Arizona toad. The vegetation consists of the average forest visitor. The presence of exotic, invasive and/or non-native plant and animal ponderosa pine, evergreen oak, juniper grass, pinyon communities are found in infrequent small patch sizes in the area. Critical habitat for MSO, grass, oak woodland, pinyon juniper brush, dry mixed Chiricahua leopard frog known population and critical habitat, northern goshawk GSA, conifer, riparian in drainage (cottonwood, sycamore, peregrine falcon, Arizona toad. The vegetation consists of ponderosa pine, evergreen oak, elder, and ash). juniper grass, pinyon grass, oak woodland, pinyon juniper brush, dry mixed conifer, riparian in 4b. Yes – There are unique or outstanding landscape Management to preserve the area’s wilderness characteristics is drainage (cottonwood, sycamore, elder, and ash). The invasive species found are bullfrog features, there are multiple seasonal waterfalls. difficult throughout most of the area. There are commonly (possible threat), bull thistle and red brome along roadside and areas of disturbance. 4c. Yes, A total of 109 archaeological sites have been projects or management plans that impact the wilderness b. To the average forest visitor the vegetation does not appear natural in isolated spots or is recorded to date within this polygon. One hundred and characteristics of the area. The presence and extent of scattered. Evidence of human intervention on the landscape is uncommon and most visitors one of these sites are prehistoric in nature, four date management activities and other uses that detract from to the area would not notice any previous human intervention. Some past fuelwood sales a. Little opportunity of feeling alone and there are some signs of from the historic period, and four have evidence of wilderness characteristics occurs across most of the area. have occurred so stumps are visible in the southern end, the northern end has timber harvest civilization. Frequent views of high human impact areas and encounters occupations from both time periods. Prehistoric site You can see elk enclosure with 8 ft. There is a fence in the along road 202 (1% or less of area), there is a current juniper push. About 3% has been with, or evidence of, humans is common or likely. types include single and multi-room masonry structures, middle of the area (but not specifically in polygon). Large modified. The east side and north end have private property and high use petroglyphs, burials, pithouse villages, fieldhouses, amount of cherry stem roads and private inholding in and c. Unnoticeable or unobjectionable human influence. Prevalence of improvements is overall including motorized use (authorized and unauthorized). There are some hornos, agricultural features and sherd and lithic scatters. around polygon, part of four forest restoration initiative low throughout the area, it may be concentrated in some spots but is more typically areas of solitude. Historic site types include habitations (i.e. cabins and footprint, with a signed decisions for continued juniper pushes. dispersed through the area. There are range improvements, 4 allotments, earthen tanks and b. There are some opportunities for engaging in primitive and/or farmsteads), burials, evidence of Apache occupation, and Moderate density of unauthorized motorized routes throughout fences are distributed evenly throughout at moderate density. There is some evidence of unconfined recreation. At least some of these opportunities are of high transportation corridors. the area. There is a potential for range improvement historic mining on surface. Authorized and unauthorized motorized use is moderate and a. Moderate quality and/or risk. High quality hunting, moderate camping with high 4d. No maintenance on 5-10 year cycle. Wildland Urban Interface (WUI) concentrated around private use. Precipitation gage is also in the area (pleasant valley SRP). b. Moderate use and high quality camping in other areas of low use, hiking with low a. Low yes, meets size e. No, there are no high quality water resources or along private properties and inholdings would require 103 Pleasant Valley Low 26646.23505 c. Moderate risk. b. Moderate criteria important watershed features. immediate suppression activities. Low a. In most areas the composition of plant and animal communities would appear natural to the average forest visitor. The presence of exotic, invasive and/or non-native plant and animal communities are found in infrequent small patch sizes in the area. The vegetation is a pine juniper grassland with pinyon juniper, shrub, and cottonwood. There is a northern goshawk PSA. The area is also suitable for variety of game and nongame species. Invasive species are isolated pockets along roadways and disturbed areas, some examples are yellow knapweed and thistle. b. To the average forest visitor the vegetation does not appear natural in isolated spots or is 4a. Yes there are unique values, a northern goshawk PSA. scattered. Evidence of human intervention on the landscape is uncommon and most visitors 4b. No, there are no unique or outstanding landscape to the area would not notice any previous human intervention. There is a prescribed burn features. It is impossible to manage the majority of the area to preserve that covers (70%) of the area. Some charring evidence of hand-line, and a Wildland Urban 4c. Yes, A total of eleven archaeological sites have been its wilderness characteristics. Projects or management plans that Interface (WUI). Historic juniper push on North West side and juniper "skeletons" presence recorded to date within this polygon, all of these sites are impact the wilderness characteristics of the area are (20%). No timber harvest other than personal use fuel wood stumps. a. Little opportunity of feeling alone and there are some signs of prehistoric in nature. Prehistoric site types include single unavoidable. The presence and extent of management activities c. Unnoticeable or unobjectionable human influence. Prevalence of improvements is overall civilization. Frequent views of high human impact areas and encounters and multi-room masonry structures, mounds, pithouse and other uses that detract from wilderness characteristics is low throughout the area, it may be concentrated in some spots but is more typically with, or evidence of, humans is common or likely. Given there is only villages, fieldhouses, hornos, agricultural features and pervasive throughout the area. There is a large amount of edge dispersed through the area. There are three allotments, stock tanks in northern portion of Off Highway Vehicle use and inholdings, it’s hard to find solitude. sherd and lithic scatters. surrounded by roads, inholding that is cherry stemmed in, a lot polygon along perimeter, but minimal. Fencing is evenly distributed throughout, moderate a. Moderate b. There are few opportunities to engage in primitive and unconfined 4d. No of authorized and unauthorized use, continual need for amount of authorized and unauthorized routes. There is evidence of historic mining b. Moderate recreation. Most existing opportunities are poor quality, with low risk. a. Low yes, meets size e. No, there are no high quality water resources or restoration treatment to continue naturalness, and planned 105 Pleasant Valley LOW 5576.884003 improvement on surface throughout the area. c. Moderate Marginal hunting available, low quality recreation with low risk. b. Low criteria important watershed features. burnings. No a. The composition of plant and animal communities represents a departure from apparent naturalness in the majority of the area and is easily noticed by the average forest visitor. The presence of exotic, invasive and/or non-native plant and animal communities are predominant in the area. The vegetation is highly departed from natural ecosystem due to large wildlife, current vegetation is scrub oak, ponderosa pine, and cypress. No known populations for special status species, but suitable habitat for game and non-game wildlife species. Prime habitat for white tailed deer. Some nonnative love grass on slopes, thistle and a. Little opportunity of feeling alone and there are some signs of Management to preserve the area’s wilderness characteristics is red brome is frequent throughout the area. civilization. Frequent views of high human impact areas and encounters 4a. No, there are no unique values for rare plant or difficult throughout most of the area. There are commonly b. To the average forest visitor the vegetation appears natural, reflects healthy ecosystem with, or evidence of, humans is common or likely. Solitude is possible in animal communities or rare ecosystem. projects or management plans that impact the wilderness function, and shows little to no influence of previous human intervention. No restoration some areas especially in the summer when it’s very hot. High use during 4b. No, there are no unique or outstanding landscape characteristics of the area. The presence and extent of treatments in the area. hunting season. Surrounded by roads that receive consistent use. Small features. management activities and other uses that detract from c. Noticeable evidence of human influence, area has high level of human disturbance. polygon, so sounds of civilization are common to hear. 4c. No, There are no known archaeological sites currently wilderness characteristics occurs across most of the area. The Prevalence of improvements is overall high throughout the area, and is often concentrated. b. There are some opportunities for engaging in primitive and/or identified within this polygon area is adjacent to wilderness, but bounded on three sides by Several unauthorized user created routes including one on the ridge and one in the southwest a. No unconfined recreation. At least some of these opportunities are of high 4d. No roads that get consistent use and very small. Consistent ongoing corner and several down washes. Improvements include possible mechanical disturbance b. High quality and/or risk. There is high quality hunting, dispersed camping, a. Low Yes, contiguous to e. No, there are no high quality water resources or unauthorized use would make management to preserve 106 Payson LOW 362.660483 from mining claims. c. Low hiking, horseback riding, unrestricted access and few other restrictions. b. Moderate Mazatzal Wilderness important watershed features. wilderness characteristics really challenging. Low a. The composition of plant and animal communities appears natural to the average forest visitor. The presence of exotic, invasive and/or non-native plant and animal communities are a. Yes there are unique values, a known golden eagle sparse to absent in the area. This is designated critical habitat for spike dace, known golden pair. eagle pair, suitable habitat for variety of game and non-game species. The vegetation is a b. Yes – There are unique or outstanding landscape juniper grasslands, with pine stringer, oak woodland, juniper brush, riparian corridor features there is an outstanding view shed on the cottonwood, sycamore, ash, and alder. There is semi-desert grasslands at bottom portion of northern portion. unit. Invasive species are along roads and disturbed areas, red brome, thistle, and cat claw. c. Yes, A total of six archaeological sites have been b. To the average forest visitor the vegetation does not appear natural in isolated spots or is recorded to date within this polygon. Four of these sites scattered. Evidence of human intervention on the landscape is uncommon and most visitors are prehistoric in nature, and two have evidence of to the area would not notice any previous human intervention. Range improvements and a. Common or significant feeling of being alone or remote from human occupation in both the prehistoric and historic Management to preserve the area’s wilderness characteristics treatments (juniper pushes) exist that persist for a long time on east flank (20%), no fuel civilization throughout the area. Views of high human impact areas are time period. Prehistoric site types include multi-room are possible throughout most of the area. There are some breaks. absent or seldom. Encounters with, or evidence of, humans is rare. It is masonry structures, fieldhouses, agricultural features and projects or management plans that would impact the wilderness c. Unnoticeable or unobjectionable human influence. Prevalence of improvements is overall easy to find solitude, once off main routes encounters are rare. sherd and lithic scatters. Historic site types include cairns characteristics of the area. The presence and extent of low throughout the area, it may be concentrated in some spots but is more typically b. There are abundant opportunities for engaging in primitive and/or and gowahs. management activities and other uses that detract from dispersed through the area. There is a sheep driveway, two allotments, fencing that is evenly unconfined recreation. These opportunities are of high quality and/or d. No wilderness characteristics are scattered. There are not many distributed, earthen stock tanks concentrated in west and center, unauthorized routes a. High risk. There is good hunting, wildlife viewing, limited fishing, dispersed e. Yes, spring creek is perennial, flows through a narrow roads, cherry stem. There is Wildland Urban Interface (WUI), concentrated in certain areas, approved drinkers with above ground pipeline, historic mine b. Moderate camping, good horseback riding, good rock climbing, and good hiking, at a. High yes, meets size scenic canyon and is potentially eligible for W&S River potential maintenance on range improvements on 5-10 year 107 Pleasant Valley MODERATE 15498.16396 shack, and historic line cabin in southwest corner. c. Moderate high risk. b. High criteria status. cycle, possible future juniper grassland treatments/restoration. Moderate a. In most areas the composition of plant and animal communities would appear natural to the average forest visitor. The presence of exotic, invasive and/or non-native plant and animal communities are found in infrequent small patch sizes in the area. There is suitable habitat a. Opportunities to feel alone are possible in much of the area, though for variety of game and non-game species, and no known significant species. The vegetation signs of civilization are possible. Views of high human impact areas type is pinyon juniper grass, juniper grass, and brush. Invasive species are in small to occur infrequently, but are possible. Encounters with, or evidence of, moderate patches with yellow, blue stem, and thistle. humans is uncommon. Seasonally high use during fall and winter along b. To the average forest visitor the vegetation appears natural, reflects healthy ecosystem road. 4a. No, there are no unique values for rare plant or function, and shows little to no influence of previous human intervention. There have been b. There are abundant opportunities for engaging in primitive and/or animal communities or rare ecosystem. Management to preserve the wilderness characteristics is easy no timber or fuels recently in area, only dozer road into tank. Juniper push on eastern third unconfined recreation. These opportunities are of high quality and/or 4b. No, there are no unique or outstanding landscape throughout the area. There are no projects or management from the 1990s that has juniper "skeletons" (2%). risk. There is great camping, good horseback riding, open year round, features. plans that would impact the wilderness characteristics of the c. Little or no evidence of human influence on the landscape. Prevalence of improvements is high quality hiking, and camping, moderate risk. When considered with 4c. No, There are no known archaeological sites currently area. The presence and extent of management activities and rare or scattered. The presence or appearance of improvements does not detract from the adjacent wilderness. Opportunities for primitive recreation are identified within this polygon other uses that detract from wilderness characteristics are apparent naturalness. It is rare to see improvements. There are three earthen tanks evenly a. Moderate abundant and high quality. Some high quality hunting opportunity exist 4d. No isolated. The areas is adjacent to Hells Gate Wilderness, distributed, fence on eastern side, one allotment, and one trail (non-motorized, non- b. High in the area, dispersed camping, rock climbing/canyoneering a. Moderate yes, meets size 4e. No, there are no high quality water resources or unauthorized routes, potential range improvement 108 Pleasant Valley HIGH 1634.298175 mechanized). c. High opportunities. Free and unrestricted use. b. High criteria important watershed features. management on 5-10 year cycle. High

a. The composition of plant and animal communities appears unnatural to the average forest visitor in substantial portions of the area. The presence of exotic, invasive and/or non-native plant and animal communities represent frequent small to moderate patch sizes in the area. The area has designated critical habitat for Mexican Spotted Owl (MSO) and MSO PAC in the 4a. Yes there are unique values. Designated critical area, stable meta-population of threatened Chirakkara leopard frogs. Other wildlife species habitat for Mexican Spotted Owl and a PAC in the area, include elk, and mule deer, high density of Marion’s turkey, black bear, and mountain lion. stable meta-population of threatened Chirakkara leopard The vegetation type is ponderosa pine, with a large pocket of Chihuahua pine, oak woodland, frogs. juniper woodland and juniper grassland. Non-native species include non-native thistle, yellow 4b. Yes – There are unique or outstanding landscape star thistle, but fairly sparse. Much of the vegetation affected by the moderate to high features; Talus slopes unique geologic feature to the severity fire resulting in standing dead trees and blackened vegetation. fire scar presents a area. stark contrast to adjacent area where fire has not moved through the area. 80% of the area 4c. Yes, A total of eleven archaeological sites have been affected by the fire. recorded to date within this polygon. Four of these sites b. To the average forest visitor the vegetation does not appear natural in isolated spots or is a. Opportunities to feel alone are possible in much of the area, though are prehistoric in nature, five date from the historic Management to preserve the area’s wilderness characteristics is scattered. Evidence of human intervention on the landscape is uncommon and most visitors signs of civilization are possible. Views of high human impact areas period, and two have evidence of occupations from both difficult throughout most of the area. There are commonly to the area would not notice any previous human intervention. There were some past timber occur infrequently, but are possible. Encounters with, or evidence of, time periods. Prehistoric site types include rock shelters, projects or management plans that impact the wilderness harvest (1990's), but the average visitor would likely not notice. Some juniper thinning humans is uncommon. Opportunity for solitude possible especially quarries, fieldhouses, hornos, agricultural features and characteristics of the area. Many cherry stem roads protrude occurring in the southern portion of the polygon. away from heavily used roads, and other developments and uses. sherd and lithic scatters. Historic site types include into the polygon all along the north, east, and south boundaries. c. Noticeable evidence of human influence, area has high level of human disturbance. Solitude exists in places like Parallel canyon. Basque sheep camps, habitation (i.e. cabins and A planned prescribed burn is planned for the area. The area is a Prevalence of improvements is overall high throughout the area, and is often concentrated. b. There are some opportunities for engaging in primitive and/or homesteads), ranching operations, and evidence of part of the Four Forest Initiative (4-fry). A lot of unauthorized The area has 7 metal aboveground catchments for wildlife, barbed wire fence, some range unconfined recreation. At least some of these opportunities are of high Apache occupation. ATV use throughout the area. A large hole cut out of the tanks adjacent to the boundary road, spring developments. Likely some mechanical surface a. Low quality and/or risk. Rock climbing, hiking, hunting (elk, deer, and 4d. No northern portion of the area due to connected road system. disturbance associated with unpatented mining claims. No system trails. User created roads b. Moderate turkey), high quality dispersed camping. Some opportunity are of high a. Moderate yes, meets size 4e. No, there are no high quality water resources or Legal and illegal fuelwood gathering. This area contains at least 109 Pleasant Valley LOW 10267.24704 stem off of most authorized roads. c. Low quality. No restrictions. Moderate level of challenge and risk. b. Moderate criteria important watershed features. one Salt River Project (SRP) improvement and/or right of way. Low a. Yes, Species of special status include lowland leopard frog, longfin dace, golden eagle, and spring snails (endemic). b. No c. Yes, A total of 154 archaeological sites have been recorded to date within this polygon. The northwest a. The composition of plant and animal communities appears natural to the average forest corner of this proposed wilderness falls within the visitor. Dominant plant communities are pinyon juniper grassland, Sonoran desert, and boundaries of the Perry Mesa Archaeological District. interior chaparral. Some nonnative red brome, thistle and mountain grass can be found in One hundred and twenty-four of these sites are isolated patches or scattered in disturbed areas. Habitat for a variety of game and non-game prehistoric in nature, fourteen date from the historic species occurs in the area. Species of special status include lowland leopard frog, longfin dace, period, eight have evidence of occupations from multiple golden eagle, and spring snails (endemic). time periods, and eight are of unknown cultural or B. Vegetation appears natural, reflects healthy ecosystem function, and shows little to no temporal affiliation. Prehistoric site types include single influence of previous human intervention. There are no known vegetation treatments in the a. Opportunities to feel alone are possible in much of the area, though and multi-room masonry structures, mounds, hilltop Management to preserve the area’s wilderness characteristics is area, however, frequent fires have affected the area, including resetting chaparral succession, signs of civilization are possible. In approximately 70% of the area, forts, canals, petroglyphs, pithouse villages, fieldhouses, difficult throughout most of the area. There is a high degree of but looks natural and did not cause a vegetation type change. opportunities for solitude are possible. There is a high density of range agricultural features and sherd and lithic scatters. range improvements, some motorized use on authorized c. Appearance of improvements detract from apparent naturalness in some areas. High improvements and prevalence of motorized uses limits opportunities Historic site types include mining operations, habitations motorized routes, many cherry stem roads, and three private density of range improvements including fence, troughs, tanks, and corrals can be seen in the for solitude in some areas. (cabins and homesteads), evidence of Yavapai or Apache inholdings. The polygon borders BLM and private property and area. There are metal wildlife drinkers, one system non-motorized trail and moderate density B. There are few opportunities to engage in primitive and unconfined occupation, CCC administration facilities and ranching roads make up the polygon perimeter. Terrain and vegetation of authorized motorized routes. There are very few unauthorized motorized routes/user a. High recreation. Most existing opportunities are poor quality with low risk. operations. would not inhibit motorized use from adjacent motorized roads created trails, two historic cabins and some evidence of historic mining mainly consisting of b. High Primitive and unconfined recreation possible in the area and includes a. Moderate d. No entering the polygon or developing new user created trails and 111 Cave Creek LOW 95119.36034 adits, shafts and cleared areas that are apparent on the landscape. c. Moderate good quality hunting, some hiking, and dispersed camping. b. Low meets size criteria e. Yes, Squaw creek war (cultural ORV) roads. Low a. In most areas the composition of plant and animal communities would appear natural to the average forest visitor. Species or habitat of special status includes proposed critical habitat for narrow headed garter snake, known occurrence of narrow headed garter snake, and wintering habitat for bald eagle in the southern portion of the polygon. Additionally, there is suitable habitat for a variety of game and nongame species and the southern portion of the area is wintering for bald eagle, known occurrence of narrow headed garter snake. Vegetation small areas of ponderosa pines in drainages, juniper woodlands, pinyon juniper, juniper grass and pinyon grass, semi desert grassland, Sonora desert, saguaro, prickly pear, a. yes, narrow headed garter snake (documented in pale Verde. The presence of exotic, invasive and/or non-native plant and animal communities 2005). are found in infrequent small patch sizes in the area and include red brome, fountain grass, b. no and Buffel grass (currently near road). c. yes, A total of 23 archaeological sites have been b. To the average forest visitor the vegetation appears natural, reflects healthy ecosystem a. Opportunities to feel alone are possible in much of the area, though recorded to date within this polygon. Seventeen of these function, and shows little to no influence of previous human intervention. There are no signs of civilization are possible. Encounters with, or evidence of, sites are prehistoric in nature, three date from the timber harvests, no large fires, and no fuels work. humans is uncommon. Access to and throughout the polygon is difficult historic period, and three have evidence of occupations Management to preserve the area’s wilderness characteristics c. Prevalence of improvements is overall low throughout the area, it may be concentrated in and limited, resulting is low visitation to the area. from both time periods. Prehistoric site types include are possible throughout most of the area. Due to the range some spots but is more typically dispersed through the area. It is common to find spots where b. There are some opportunities for engaging in primitive and/or multi-room masonry structures, petroglyphs, pithouse allotments, there is a potential need to improve range structures improvements are absent or unseen. There are 3 range allotments in the polygon with a high unconfined recreation. At least some of these opportunities are of high villages, fieldhouses, hornos, agricultural features and on 5-10 year cycles. There are cherry stem roads and density of earthen tanks and fencing in some spots. There is evidence of historic mining quality and/or risk. There is high quality hunting and horseback riding in sherd and lithic scatters. Historic site types include unauthorized motorized use as well as potential for future activities including an historic mine shaft at Houston pocket. Other improvements include a the polygon as well as good quality dispersed camping. There are no mining towns, habitation (i.e. cabins), mines and interest in mining in southern portion. Houston pocket is moderate density of authorized and unauthorized roads (20 miles) in the northern and a. Moderate controls on visitor behavior and the remote and rugged nature of the ranching operations. motorized destination. The polygon is adjacent to existing southern portion of the polygon. b. High area provides a high level of challenge and risk to visitors. a. Moderate yes, meets size d. no wilderness and approximately 10% part of the area is a part of 112 Payson MODERATE 16171.54109 c. Moderate b. Moderate criteria e. no the Hell Gate inventoried Roadless area. Moderate

a. In most areas the composition of plant and animal communities would appear natural to the average forest visitor. Dominant vegetation communities are dry mixed conifer, ponderosa pine, gamble oak, juniper woodlands and grasslands, and oak woodlands. Along Haigler creek there is strong riparian vegetation including sycamore, willow, and other common riparian species. Several special status species and habitats are in the area including a. Yes, Mexican Spotted Owl designated critical habitat Mexican Spotting Owl designated critical habitat and Protected Activity Centers, proposed and Protected Activity Centers, proposed critical habitat critical habitat for narrow headed garter snake, presence (low density) of narrow headed for narrow headed garter snake, low density of narrow garter snakes, suitable habitat for Bulmer's dock and presence of Northern Goshawks. The headed garter snakes. Suitable habitat for Bulmer's dock presence of exotic, invasive and/or non-native plant and animal communities are found in (FSSS), Northern Goshawks. infrequent small patch sizes in the area. Isolated patches of thistle and red brome are in the a. Opportunities to feel alone are possible in much of the area, though B. Yes, topography/geology in the canyon along the area, but generally not noticeable on the landscape. Nonnative brown trout and crayfish are signs of civilization are possible. However, it is difficult to get away from Haigler creek is very unique and visually striking and Management to preserve the area’s wilderness characteristics is found in Haigler Creek. Approximately 5-10% of the area has been affected by fire. signs of civilization when near communities or when near user created draws visitors from across the state and region difficult throughout most of the area. High use on cherry stem b. To the average forest visitor the vegetation does not appear natural in isolated spots or is roads and trails. There is high use on cherry stems and adjacent roads c. Yes A total of fifteen archaeological sites have been roads, close proximity to communities, established unauthorized scattered. Evidence of human intervention on the landscape is uncommon and most visitors that would impact opportunities for solitude, but there is very little use recorded to date within this polygon. Eight of these sites motorized use, and use and activity associated with the adjacent to the area would not notice any previous human intervention. Some evidence of fuel on the north side of the polygon. are prehistoric in nature, three date from the historic developed recreation site all pose significant management treatments include thinning around the community. B. There are some opportunities for engaging in primitive and/or period, and four have evidence of occupations from both challenges for preserving wilderness characteristics. c. Prevalence of improvements is overall low throughout the area, it may be concentrated in unconfined recreation. At least some of these opportunities are of high time periods. Prehistoric site types include multi-room Additionally, there is an ongoing project with Arizona Fish and some spots but is more typically dispersed through the area. It is common to find spots where quality and/or risk. Big game hunting, turkey hunting, dispersed masonry structures, rock shelters, fieldhouses, hornos Game Department and Trout Unlimited to construct a fish improvements are absent or unseen. There is some evidence of mechanical ground camping, hiking, rock climbing, hiking, and canyoneering opportunities and sherd and lithic scatters. Historic site types include barrier on a private in holding within the polygon. There has disturbance for unpatented mining claims as well as range improvements (moderate density) can be found in the area. The area is generally free of restrictions on mining operations and evidence of Apache occupation. been nonnative fish poisoning to support native restoration and consisting of fence and stock tanks (around the polygon perimeter). There is some a. Moderate visitor behavior and a moderate level challenge and risk can be d. No the area is a part of the Four Forest Restoration project and concentration of user created roads on the north and south ends of the polygon. b. Moderate experienced. a. Moderate yes, meets size e. Yes, Haigler creek in the upper reach is high quality. several activities are intended for this area. There is a private 114 Pleasant Valley LOW 9633.51536 c. Moderate b. Moderate criteria inholding with private driveway easement. Low

a. In most areas the composition of plant and animal communities would appear natural to the average forest visitor. There is suitable habitat for game and non-game species and no occurrence of special status species is known in the area. Dominant vegetation communities include ponderosa pine, green oak (in drainages), and juniper woodland and chaparral as you move up slope. The presence of exotic, invasive and/or non-native plant communities are a. Opportunities to feel alone are possible in much of the area, though found in infrequent small patch sizes in the area. Only red brome is known to be in the area. signs of civilization are possible. Visitors can see the highway at night a. no b. To the average forest visitor the vegetation appears natural, reflects healthy ecosystem and hear the highway in many places in the polygon. Visitor use on the b. yes, from Apache Ridge and Green Valley there are function, and shows little to no influence of previous human intervention. Very little fuels or hiking trail is regular, but generally not heavy. Opportunities for solitude good views timber management has occurred due to lack of road access. are affected during hunting season when use (including motorized use) c. Yes, There are two archaeological sites that have Management to preserve the area’s wilderness characteristics c. Prevalence of improvements is overall low throughout the area, it may be concentrated in increases. recorded to date within this polygon, both of which are are possible throughout most of the area. The area is part of an some spots but is more typically dispersed through the area. It is common to find spots where b. There are some opportunities for engaging in primitive and prehistoric in nature. Prehistoric site types include small inventoried Roadless area (approximately 80% of the area) and improvements are absent or unseen. There is one livestock fence that runs through the unconfined recreation. Primitive recreation opportunities in this area (one to two room) masonry structures and sherd and is also adjacent to existing designated wilderness. Use and polygon with even distribution of earthen tanks. There is a hiking trail and some presence of a. Moderate include hunting, dispersed camping, hiking, and horseback riding. A few lithic scatters. maintenance of range improvements occurs and may require user created roads/trails in the area. b. High of these opportunities are of high quality and/or risk. a. Moderate Yes, Adjacent to d. no motorized/mechanized transport and tools. There is moderate 115 Payson MODERATE 4871.400701 c. Moderate b. Moderate wilderness e. No unauthorized motorized use in the hunting season. Moderate a. In most areas the composition of plant and animal communities would appear natural to the average forest visitor. Dominant vegetation communities are pinyon juniper woodlands with some ponderosa pine in the stream bottoms and some ash, cottonwood and sycamore in the riparian areas. There is also some Arizona cypress is in the area. Wildlife species are a. No, although there are forest service sensitive species general forest species including white tailed deer, elk, bear, golden eagles, and desert sucker present within the polygon, and proposed critical habitat (regionally sensitive). The East Verde River is proposed critical habitat for the Narrow-headed for narrow headed garter snakes, the habitat in these gartersnake. The presence of exotic, invasive and/or non-native plant and animal aquatic systems is not suitable based on the density of communities are found in infrequent small patch sizes in the area. Some red brome, harmful nonnative fish and crayfish. nonnative thistle, mostly dispersed, but some small patches in developed/disturbed areas. b. Yes, A total of 20 archaeological sites have been Nonnative sunfish, flathead minnow, yellow bullhead and green sunfish are prevalent in the recorded to date within this polygon. Eleven of these stream. Round tail chub (FSSS) occurs in the area, but Nonnative sunfish, flathead minnow, sites are prehistoric in nature, four date from the historic and yellow bullhead and green sunfish are prevalent in the stream. period, and five have evidence of occupations from both b. To the average forest visitor the vegetation does not appear natural commonly in the area. time periods. Prehistoric site types include rock shelters, The presence and extent of management activities and other Ongoing restoration treatments including mastication for 15% of the area is currently ongoing caves, lookouts, quarries, pithouse villages, fieldhouses, uses that detract from wilderness characteristics is pervasive and is apparent on the landscape through burned areas, piles etc. hornos, agricultural features and sherd and lithic scatters. throughout the area. There are 3 private inholdings, many c. Prevalence of improvements is very high throughout the area and there are very few or no a. There is little opportunity of feeling alone, and signs of civilization are Historic site types include mines, towns, individual cherry stem roads, a high density of old roads apparent spots where improvements are absent or unseen. Appearance of improvements detract from common. A few areas along the East Verde River provide some habitations (i.e. cabins), evidence of Apache occupation throughout the area, well-traveled roads surrounding the apparent naturalness throughout the area. There is a high density of unauthorized roads and opportunities for solitude though they are rare and difficult to access. and ranching operations. polygon, and generally gentle, open topography that lends itself trails as well as a high density of range improvements associated with three active range b. There are few opportunities to engage in primitive and unconfined d. No to cross country travel and user created route development. The allotments. Range improvements include metal trick tanks, wells, earthen tanks, fence, and recreation. Most existing opportunities are poor quality, with low risk. e. Yes, East Verde River has a high water quality rating, area has high visitation. There are range improvements solar paneling. Mining occurs in the area and improvements include shafts and adits, and a. Moderate Some hunting, fishing, dispersed camping, horseback riding supports valuable riparian vegetation, is eligible for WSR associated with active range allotments that will require ongoing ground disturbance accomplished with mechanical equipment. b. Low opportunities exist. a. Low status, and has an instream flow water right. maintenance and access. There are existing power transmission 116 Payson NO 11371.82202 p p pp g c. No b. Low Yes permits in the area and potential mining claims. No visitor. Dominant plant communities include dry mixed conifer forest with ponderosa pine Yes, There is designated critical habitat for the Mexican and gamble oak. There is robust riparian vegetation around Canyon Creek with riparian Spotted Owl (MSO) and presence of MSO within the meadows, willow, alder, cottonwood, box elder, and New Mexico elderberry. New Mexico polygon. There is proposed critical habitat for the narrow locus is also present. There is designated critical habitat for the Mexican Spotted Owl (MSO) headed gartersnake: Canyon creek has one of the highest and presence of MSO within the polygon. There is proposed critical habitat for the narrow densities of Narrow headed garter snake on the Forest. headed gartersnake: Canyon creek has one of the highest densities of Narrow headed garter There is suitable habitat for a variety of game and non- snake on the Forest. There is suitable habitat for a variety of game and non-game species. game species. There are several species of special status There are several species of special status including Arizona toads, black hawks, osprey, including Arizona toads, black hawks, osprey, peregrine peregrine falcon, desert suckers and transient Mexican wolf. A portion of the area is in a falcon, desert suckers and transient Mexican wolf. A Mexican wolf recovery area. Canyon creek has speckled dace, though nonnative brown trout portion of the area is in a Mexican wolf recovery area. and rainbow trout occur in Canyon creek. The presence of exotic, invasive and/or non-native b. Yes, Unique geologic features, eligible WSR segment plant and animal communities are sparse to absent in the area. Nonnative plants include a. Opportunities to feel alone are possible in much of the area, though c. Yes, A total of 20 archaeological sites have been oxeye daisy (infrequent), thistle (concentrated but infrequent), and some nonnative grass signs of civilization are possible. The area is popular for recreation use recorded to date within this polygon. Ten of these sites Management to preserve the area’s wilderness characteristics is species, though prevalence is low. and adjacent campgrounds get consistent high use especially on the are prehistoric in nature, nine date from the historic difficult throughout most of the area. There is large truck traffic b. To the average forest visitor the vegetation does not appear natural in isolated spots or is weekends. The area sees frequent use by large groups in concentrated period, and one has evidence of occupations from both on road to fish hatchery. There is a large area in the middle of scattered. Evidence of human intervention on the landscape is uncommon and most visitors spots. Vegetation screening and terrain make opportunities for solitude time periods. Prehistoric site types include multi-room the polygon that is excluded as it is a fish hatchery. The Arizona to the area would not notice any previous human intervention. Some salvage logging has possible, especially near the creek and away from developments. masonry structures, burials, fieldhouses, agricultural Fish and Game maintain an elk exclosure and the State of occurred but there is very minimal evidence of the activities on the landscape. b. There are abundant opportunities for engaging in primitive and features and sherd and lithic scatters. Historic site types Arizona has water rights for the fish hatchery. Cherry stemming c. Prevalence of improvements is overall low throughout the area, it may be concentrated in unconfined recreation. These opportunities are of high quality and/or include habitations (i.e. cabins), agricultural features, and cuts deep into the area in multiple places and in general there is some spots but is more typically dispersed through the area. It is common to find spots where risk. High quality hiking, hunting, camping, fly fishing, dispersed transportation corridors. a high edge to interior ratio. Within the polygon there is a high improvements are absent or unseen. Motorized routes including both unauthorized and camping, and wildlife viewing opportunities can be found in the area. d. No density of old roads still apparent on the landscape. East of the authorized occur in the area. Range improvements (dispersed evenly throughout) include Visitor behavior is generally unrestricted, but the creek is catch and e. Yes, Canyon Creek is an eligible WSR segment, has an creek fewer other considerations are present making drinkers, and fence line. There are two metal aboveground wildlife water catchments and a a. High release and requires barbless hooks. There is a moderate level of instream flow water right claim, one of the few perennial management possible. This area contains at least one Salt River large elk exclosure (high net fencing and wood poles). b. Moderate challenge and risk. a. Moderate streams on the Tonto that flows primarily through a Project (SRP) improvement and/or right of way. The reservation 117 Pleasant Valley MODERATE 6950.79655 c. Moderate b. High Yes broad meadow setting . is adjacent to the polygon. Low

a. In most areas the composition of plant and animal communities would appear natural to a. Yes, Designated critical habitat for Mexican Spotted the average forest visitor. Dominant plant communities are diverse and include ponderosa Owl, proposed critical habitat for narrow headed garter pine, evergreen oak, dry mixed conifer, pinyon Juniper, oak woodlands, juniper grasslands, snake, proposed critical habitat for northern Mexican and chaparral. Designated critical habitat for Mexican Spotted Owl, proposed critical habitat gartersnake, northern goshawk, round tail chub, longfin for narrow headed garter snake, proposed critical habitat for northern Mexican gartersnake, dace, and desert sucker. northern goshawk, round tail chub, longfin dace, and desert sucker. The presence of exotic, b. Yes, unique slot canyons, small portions of eligible invasive and/or non-native plant and animal communities are found in infrequent small patch WSR segment intersects this polygon. sizes in the area. Some nonnative fish include largemouth bass, yellow sunfish, and rainbow c. Yes, A total of 28 archaeological sites have been trout. Nonnative plants include red brome, nonnative thistle, love grass, silver leaf night recorded to date within this polygon. Nineteen of these shade. Some of these populations are very large, especially in areas of past disturbance. sites are prehistoric in nature, five date from the historic b. To the average forest visitor the vegetation does not appear natural in isolated spots or is a. Opportunities to feel alone are possible in much of the area, though period, and four have evidence of occupations from both scattered. Timber and fuel activities are evident and frequent throughout the north end of signs of civilization are possible. Opportunities for solitude exist, time periods. Prehistoric site types include multi-room the polygon. Several hundred acres of Juniper Push treatments is obvious in the area especially when closer to the wilderness area and away from roads and masonry structures, pithouse villages, fieldhouses, Management to preserve the area’s wilderness characteristics is (dead/dying juniper trees/skeletons). trailheads. Less opportunity for solitude during hunting season and on agricultural features and sherd and lithic scatters. difficult throughout most of the area. There are projects or c. Prevalence of improvements is overall low throughout the area, it may be concentrated in weekends. Historic site types include habitation (i.e. cabins), section management plans that impact the wilderness characteristics of some spots but is more typically dispersed through the area. It is common to find spots where b. There are some opportunities for engaging in primitive and markers, agricultural features, and transportation the area. There is a signed decision for a Juniper push treatment improvements are absent or unseen. Improvements include range improvements for 4 active unconfined recreation. At least some of these opportunities are of high corridors. (approximately 300 acres). There is a high density of user grazing allotments. High concentration of range improvements throughout the polygon quality and/or risk. High quality hunting and dispersed camping, hiking, d. No created motorized trail, cherry stemming, and a prescribed burn including earthen stock tanks, troughs, barbed wire fence, cattle guards, and at least one and canyoneering opportunities can be found in the area. Fishing e. Yes, includes a number of perennial streams. The reach planned. The area is a part of the Four Forest Restoration wind mill. There are 5 metal wildlife catchments in the northeast. User created routes in a. Moderate opportunities exist. There is no restriction on visitor behavior. There is a of Christopher Creek that is included has waterfalls and a Initiative planning area. There are permitted easements within moderate density occur across the polygon. There are four non-motorized system trails. b. Moderate high level of challenge and risk. a. Moderate scenic Canyon. Haigler Creek and Gordon Canyon Creek the area. The area is adjacent to the Hells gate Wilderness and a 118 Pleasant Valley LOW 26538.13322 c. Moderate b. Moderate Yes also have reaches of perennial flow. small portion of the area is in an Inventoried Roadless area. Low It is impossible to manage the majority of the area to preserve its wilderness characteristics. Projects or management plans that impact the wilderness characteristics of the area are unavoidable and the presence and extent of management a. The composition of plant and animal communities appears natural to the average forest a. Encounters with, or evidence of, humans is unavoidable. Signs of activities and other uses that detract from wilderness visitor. Dominant vegetation communities are pinyon juniper and evergreen shrub. No civilization are pervasive and views of high human impact areas occur characteristics is pervasive throughout the area. While the nonnative species are known to be present in the polygon. Suitable habitat for a variety of frequently. The polygon is very small at only 13 acres and is bordered by polygon is adjacent to the wilderness, it only borders wilderness game and non-game species can be found in the area and there are no species of special a powerline, making it difficult to feel remote from civilization. for approximately one quarter of a mile. It is adjacent to a status. b. There are few opportunities to engage in primitive and unconfined a. No powerline for the entire length of the polygon (one mile). b. Vegetation appears natural, reflects healthy ecosystem function, and shows little to no recreation. Most existing opportunities are poor quality with low risk. b. No Activities associated with powerline maintenance occur influence of previous human intervention. There are no known vegetation treatments in the On its own, few opportunities exist, but when used in conjunction with c. No There are no known archaeological sites currently frequently. The polygon doesn't make a logical extension of the area. a. High adjacent wilderness, some minimal opportunities to engage in primitive identified within this polygon. Cedar Bench Wilderness and would not improve management c. The presence or appearance of improvements does not detract from apparent naturalness. b. High recreation may be possible, but would still be low quality a. No adjacent to d. No of the Cedar Bench Wilderness. 100 % of the 13acre polygon in 121 Cave Creek LOW 13.128896 There are no improvements. c. High b. Low wilderness e. No an IRA. No No, does not meet size or adjacency criteria when adjusted to correct 122 Cave Creek NO 292.600356 GIS error.

a. Opportunities to feel alone are possible in much of the area, though a. Yes, Species or habitats of special status include signs of civilization are possible. The portion of the polygon near the Lowland leopard frog and Gila chub critical habitat. Copper Creek area/FS road 269 is fairly busy in the spring, winter, and b. No a. The composition of plant and animal communities appears natural to the average forest fall and defines the western perimeter of the polygon. A high level of c. Yes, A total of 24 archaeological sites have been visitor. Dominant vegetation communities are pinyon juniper grassland, Sonoran desert, and range improvements are frequent reminders of civilization and make it recorded to date within this polygon. Nineteen of these interior chaparral. Nonnative species include some red brome, thistle and mountain grass. difficult to experience solitude. High desert scrub provides little sites are prehistoric in nature, two date from the historic Species or habitats of special status include Lowland leopard frog and Gila chub critical screening from improvements or other evidence of human activities. period, two have evidence of occupations from both time habitat. Suitable habitat for a variety of game and non-game species can be found in the area. When closer to the wilderness boundary, some opportunities to periods, and one are of unknown cultural/temporal B. Vegetation appears natural, reflects healthy ecosystem function, and shows little to no experience solitude are possible. In approximately 50% of the area affiliation. Prehistoric site types include multi-room Management to preserve the area’s wilderness characteristics is influence of previous human intervention. There are no known vegetation treatments in the opportunities for solitude are possible. masonry structures, petroglyphs, pithouse villages, possible throughout most of the area, though the presence of area. b. There are few opportunities to engage in primitive and unconfined fieldhouses, agricultural features and sherd and lithic cherry stem roads, a private ranch inholding, range c. Appearance of improvements detract from apparent naturalness in most areas. Range recreation. Most existing opportunities are poor quality with low risk. A scatters. Historic site types include habitation (i.e. improvements and high use on adjacent roads would present improvements include tanks, wells, fence line, and pipe line at moderate density, clustered in limited amount of hiking, dispersed camping, horseback riding and farmsteads and cabins), agricultural features, and some management challenges. The area is adjacent to the the northwest corner of the polygon and just south of the Pine mountain wilderness. Other hunting can be found in the area. When used in conjunction with the transportation corridors. wilderness, has terrain limitations that would inhibit the improvements include the Horse camp historic cabin. There are no system trails in the area, a. High adjacent wilderness, opportunities for primitive recreation improve. d. No development of user created routes off of adjacent roads, and though a low density of authorized motorized routes can be found in some areas. b. High Primitive recreation opportunities are generally fairly low quality. a. Moderate Yes, Adjacent to e. Yes, Silver creek is an important creek on the Forest about 30% of the area is in an inventoried Roadless area. Some 123 Cave Creek MODERATE 32913.22161 c. Low b. Low wilderness due to its role in supporting the Gila chub evidence of historic mining exists. Moderate

a. The composition of plant and animal communities appears natural to the average forest a. Encounters with, or evidence of, humans is unavoidable. Signs of a. No visitor. Vegetation consists of pinyon juniper and evergreen shrub communities. No civilization are pervasive and views of high human impact areas occur b. No nonnative species are present in the area. Suitable habitat for a variety of game and non- frequently. The polygon is 5 acres and bordered by a powerline that c. There is one multicomponent archaeological site that game species exists throughout the polygon. No species of special status. receives ongoing maintenance. has been recorded to date within this polygon. The b. Vegetation appears natural, reflects healthy ecosystem function, and shows little to no b. There are few opportunities to engage in primitive and unconfined historic component consists of the Cedars supply depot, Adjacent to the wilderness for one quarter of a mile. Adjacent to influence of previous human intervention. There are no known vegetation treatments in the recreation. Most existing opportunities are poor quality with low risk. which is associated with the Childs Hydro Plant; the the powerline for the entire length of the polygon (one mile). area. On its own, few opportunities exist due to its small size, but when used prehistoric component contains a horno, agricultural The polygon doesn't make a logical extension of the Cedar c. The presence or appearance of improvements does not detract from apparent naturalness. a. High in conjunction with the adjacent wilderness, some minimal features, and a sherd and lithic scatter. Bench Wilderness and would not improve management of the There are no known improvements. b. High opportunities are possible, but they are still generally low quality. a. No Yes, Adjacent to c. No Cedar Bench Wilderness, which is managed by the Coconino 124 Cave Creek LOW 5.211079 c. High b. Low wilderness e. No National Forest. No

a. In most areas the composition of plant and animal communities would appear natural to the average forest visitor. Plant and animal communities appear natural. Dominant vegetation is pinyon juniper woodlands, chaparral brush species, ponderosa pine in some of the drainages and some grassy areas with native perennial grasses. Suitable habitat for a variety a. No of game and non-game species including mule deer, javalina, bear, coyote, mountain lion, b. No bald eagle, and white tailed deer. There is a winter roost area for Bald eagles, recently c. Yes, A total of 54 archaeological sites have been identified population. The presence of exotic, invasive and/or non-native plant and animal recorded to date within this polygon. Forty-five of these communities are found in infrequent small patch sizes in the area and include nonnative sites are prehistoric in nature, three date from the thistle, red brome and love grass. historic period, and six have evidence of occupations Management to preserve the area’s wilderness characteristics is b. To the average forest visitor the vegetation does not appear natural commonly in the area. from both time periods. Prehistoric site types include difficult throughout most of the area. The polygon is surrounded Ecosystem function is impaired. Limited signs of human intervention are visible to the average a. There is little opportunity of feeling alone, and signs of civilization are multi-room masonry structures, fieldhouses, hornos, by roads and there are several deep cherry stem roads that visitor. Prescribed burns and thinning have occurred throughout the area. Fuelwood common. Opportunities for solitude exist when away from interior agricultural features and sherd and lithic scatters. protrude into the area. There is a substantially noticeable landfill gathering occurs in the area leaving stumps across the landscape. roads, adjacent highway, and out of site of the landfill. Historic site types include CCC administrative facilities that was removed in the inventory phase, but leaves a hole in c. Prevalence of improvements is overall high throughout the area and is often concentrated. b. There are few opportunities to engage in primitive and unconfined and erosion controls, mining operations, evidence of the middle of the polygon. There are a plethora of roads and Although spots where improvements are absent or unseen are uncommon, they exist. recreation. Most existing opportunities are poor quality, with low risk. Apache occupation, trash middens and transportation unauthorized uses that would make preserving wilderness Improvement include a pipe corral, a few earthen tanks and a fence line. Unauthorized a. Moderate Some horseback riding, hiking, and dispersed camping opportunities corridors. characteristics very challenging. The polygon is very small and routes occur in high density throughout the area, there are no system trails. b. Low exist but minimal challenge or risk can be found in the area. a. Low d. No fuelwood harvest occurs across much of the area and is evident 125 Payson LOW 5833.932687 c. Low b. Low yes e. No on the landscape. Low a. In most areas the composition of plant and animal communities would appear natural to the average forest visitor. Dominant vegetation includes pinyon Juniper grassland and some riparian vegetation including cottonwood. The presence of exotic, invasive and/or non-native plant and animal communities are found in infrequent small patch sizes in the area including scattered red brome in the grassland and tamarisk, giant reed and fountain grass in the riparian. Suite of nonnative game fish can also be found in the river. Suitable habitat for a Management to preserve the wilderness characteristics is variety of wildlife species are found in the area. Species of special status include Sonoran a. Yes, Species of special status include Sonoran sucker, possible throughout the area. There are no projects or sucker, desert sucker and Bald eagle. Critical habitat for the narrow headed gartersnake and desert sucker and Bald eagle. Critical habitat for the management plans that would impact the wilderness the Northern Mexican gartersnake are identified in the polygon. a. Common or significant feeling of being alone or remote from narrow headed gartersnake and the Northern Mexican characteristics of the area and the presence and extent of b. Vegetation appears natural, reflects healthy ecosystem function, and shows little to no civilization is possible throughout the area. gartersnake are identified in the polygon. management activities and other uses that detract from influence of previous human intervention. There are no known vegetation treatments in the b. There are few opportunities to engage in primitive and unconfined b. Yes, Verde Wild and Scenic River wilderness characteristics are isolated. This area contains area. recreation. Most existing opportunities are poor quality with low risk. c. No, There are no known archaeological sites currently Bureau of Reclamation First Form withdrawals. The polygon is c. Low density of range improvements include earthen stock tanks and fence along the a. Moderate Kayaking, hiking, hunting, dispersed camping, horseback riding possible, identified within this polygon. part of an active range allotment, but improvements are perimeter and river. Terrain limits the presence of unauthorized routes. b. High but generally low quality. a. High Yes, Adjacent to d. No minimal. A small piece of the polygon is adjacent to the Cedar 126 Cave Creek HIGH 1210.152326 c. High b. Low wilderness e. Yes, Verde river is a designated wild and scenic river. Bench Wilderness. High a. Yes, Species of special status include Bulmer's dock, and Mexican Spotted Owl critical habitat & 5 MSO Protected Activity Centers, and a Northern goshawk post- a. In most areas the composition of plant and animal communities would appear natural to fledgling area. T the average forest visitor. Plant communities span several ecotones and include dry mixed b. Yes, Mogollon Rim, Horton springs, Canyon springs, conifer with aspen, alligator juniper, oak woodland, true fir and Douglas fir, ponderosa pine, Napa springs, scenic vistas and views (Hellsgate & chaparral, gamble oak, and brush species. Species of special status include Bulmer's dock, and Mazatzal Wilderness can be seen) Mexican Spotted Owl critical habitat & 5 MSO Protected Activity Centers, and a Northern c. Yes, A total of 36 archaeological sites have been goshawk post-fledgling area. The presence of exotic, invasive and/or non-native plant and recorded to date within this polygon. Thirty-one of these animal communities are found in infrequent small patch sizes in the area. There are no known sites are prehistoric in nature, four date from the historic non-native animals, but there is a small amount of fountain grass and love grass that is a. Opportunities to feel alone are possible in much of the area, though period, and one has evidence of occupations from both generally not noticeable. signs of civilization are possible. Although the area is very popular for time periods. Prehistoric site types include multi-room b. To the average forest visitor the vegetation does not appear natural in isolated spots or is recreation use, there are opportunities to be alone in many places masonry structures, fieldhouses and sherd and lithic scattered. Evidence of human intervention on the landscape is uncommon and most visitors throughout the polygon. Encounters with humans (or evidence of scatters. Historic site types include a possible Boy Scout Management to preserve the area’s wilderness characteristics is to the area would not notice any previous human intervention. There are fuel breaks along civilization) are possible but are infrequent. camp, blazed trails, ranching operations, trash middens difficult throughout most of the area. Most of the area is in a the community boundaries (660ft+) and Tonto Creek, but it is generally not noticeable. b. There are some opportunities for engaging in primitive and/or and transportation corridors. Wildland Urban Interface and will commonly have management c. Prevalence of improvements is overall low throughout the area, it may be concentrated in unconfined recreation. At least some of these opportunities are of high d. No activities (fuels reduction) that impact the wilderness some spots but is more typically dispersed through the area. It is common to find spots where quality and/or risk. There is high quality hunting, fishing, camping, e. Yes, Horton Springs is a major spring on the Tonto and characteristics including restoration and fuels treatments. Many improvements are absent or unseen. There are 3 range fences (about 4 miles) and 1 earthen hiking, and horseback riding in the area. The polygon is relatively free of Horton Creek provides very scenic reaches of perennial of those activities would not be throughout the whole polygon stock tank. There are 2 developed trailheads (See Canyon and 260 Trailhead), abandoned a. Moderate restrictions and there are abundant opportunities to experience flow. Christopher Creek and Sharp Creek are also and will mostly be concentrated between the central and mine areas (uranium) and gravel limestone pits. b. Moderate challenge and risk. a. Moderate perennial but not unique in terms of Perennial streams eastern portion of the polygon (Christopher Creek and to the 127 Payson LOW 14064.94881 c. Moderate b. Moderate Yes originating below the Mogollon Rim. east). Low

a. The composition of plant and animal communities appears unnatural to the average forest visitor in substantial portions of the area. Dominant plant communities include pinyon juniper woodlands with some ponderosa pine in the stream bottoms and some ash, cottonwood, and sycamore in the riparian areas. Arizona cypress is also in the area. Round tail chub (FSSS) occurs in the area, but nonnative sunfish, flathead minnow, and yellow bullhead and green a. No, although there are Forest Service sensitive species sunfish are prevalent in the stream. Wildlife species are general forest species including white present within the polygon, and proposed critical habitat tailed deer, elk, bear, golden eagles, and desert sucker (regionally sensitive). The East Verde for narrow headed garter snakes, the habitat in these River is proposed critical habitat for the Narrow-headed gartersnake. The presence of exotic, aquatic systems is not suitable based on the density of invasive and/or non-native plant and animal communities represent frequent small to harmful nonnative fishes and crayfish. moderate patch sizes in the area including some red brome, nonnative thistle, mostly b. Yes, unique travertine geologic features, Segment of dispersed, but some small patches in developed/disturbed areas. eligible WSR is in the polygon. b. To the average forest visitor the vegetation does not appear natural commonly in the area. c. Yes, A total of 15 archaeological sites have been Severe fires has affected about 25% of the polygon and is evident as a departure from recorded to date within this polygon. Nine of these sites It is impossible to manage the majority of the area to preserve apparent naturalness. There have been no fuelwood/timber treatments, but extensive a. There is little opportunity of feeling alone, and signs of civilization are are prehistoric in nature, four date from the historic its wilderness characteristics. Projects or management plans that restoration is needed to restore ecological functioning. common. Opportunities for solitude are possible in only a couple areas period, and two have evidence of occupations from both impact the wilderness characteristics of the area are c. Appearance of improvements detract from apparent naturalness throughout the area. (Pine creek and Walnut canyon) that constitutes less than 5% of the time periods. Prehistoric site types include quarries, unavoidable. The presence and extent of management activities There are three active grazing allotments with motorized access/maintenance improvements. area. It is generally very difficult to achieve solitude. fieldhouses, petroglyphs, hornos, agricultural features and other uses that detract from wilderness characteristics is There is a high density of metal trick tanks, earthen tanks, barbed wire fences, and spring well b. There are few opportunities to engage in primitive and unconfined and sherd and lithic scatters. Historic site types include pervasive throughout the area. There are three private property developments. There are authorized and unauthorized roads throughout the polygon. The recreation. Most existing opportunities are poor quality, with low risk. evidence of Yavapai/Apache occupation and inholdings, active mining claims, and unauthorized roads. There Arizona National Scenic Trail is the polygon boundary. There are three developed trailheads Some hunting, hiking, fishing (non-native fish), camping, and horseback transportation corridors. is motorized maintenance of range improvements and well leading to non-motorized trails within the area. There is a high concentration of unauthorized a. Low riding may occur, but is generally low quality. There is minimal challenge d. No established motorized trespass and user created road trails (approximately 15 miles) scattered throughout the area. b. Low and risk. There is a lot of motorized trespass. a. Low yes, meets size e. Yes, east Verde River has a high water quality rating development in the area. About 30% of the area is in an 129 Payson NO 22400.67566 c. No b. Low criteria Mazatzal wilderness Inventoried Roadless Area. No

a. In most areas the composition of plant and animal communities would appear natural to the average forest visitor. Dominant plant communities are pinyon juniper woodlands that looks natural to the average visitor. Vegetation appears healthy and stable. Wildlife include average woodland species like white tailed deer, mule deer, western diamondback rattlesnake, and a wide distribution of song birds. The presence of exotic, invasive and/or non- native plant and animal communities are found in infrequent small patch sizes in the area including some red brome, laymen’s love grass, and some nonnative thistle but only apparent a. Opportunities to feel alone are possible in much of the area, though to the average visitor in some small patches near disturbed areas like stock tanks. No known signs of civilization are possible. Encounters with, or evidence of, populations of species of special status. humans is uncommon. The area is remote and solitude is possible when b. To the average forest visitor the vegetation does not appear natural commonly in the area. away from the road and during the summer or other low use times. Use a. No Past juniper treatments to enhance grassland health have occurred throughout the area. is low on the trail, but increases on the road, especially during hunting b. No Visitors will see stumps, roads, dead trees, and trails that were a result of activities that season. The topography of the area is a flat bench of land with the road c. Yes, A total of nine archaeological sites have been Management to preserve the area’s wilderness characteristics is occurred 50 years ago, but are still apparent on the landscape. running through the middle, limiting screening possibilities. The range recorded to date within this polygon. Eight of these sites difficult throughout most of the area. The polygon is a very long c. Prevalence of improvements is overall high throughout the area, and is often concentrated. allotment is vacant with infrequent maintenance, but could become are prehistoric in nature, and one dates from the historic and narrow shape with a high edge to interior ratio. Range Although spots where improvements are absent or unseen are uncommon, they exist. There active at a later date. period. Prehistoric site types include fieldhouses, improvements will continue with motorized/mechanized is a non-motorized trail, as well as user created motorized trail/roads are common b. There are abundant opportunities for engaging in primitive and agricultural features and sherd and lithic scatters. equipment and transportation. A cherry stem road bisects the throughout. Range improvements include-earthen stock tanks, and fence traps that are unconfined recreation. These opportunities are of high quality and/or Historic site types include habitation (i.e. cabin). entire area. Approximately 500 acres of the polygon will be common throughout the area. a. Moderate risk. Hunting, dispersed camping, and hiking, are all of high quality and d. No treated with mastication. There is historic and ongoing b. Low provide unconstrained challenge and risk to visitors. a. Moderate yes, due to being e. No motorized use. The terrain is flat and motorized trespass is 130 Payson LOW 3217.128307 c. Low b. High contiguous common and would be difficult to manage. Low

a. Opportunities to feel alone are possible in much of the area, though b. The composition of plant and animal communities appears natural to the average forest signs of civilization are possible. Encounters with, or evidence of visitor. The polygon is juniper dominated shrub land but when next to the creek, very healthy humans is uncommon. There are no system trails, but a part of the riparian vegetation including willow, alder, sycamore, ash, cottonwood and strong presence Fossil creek WSR limited entry area (April-Oct) runs through the a. Yes, High density of native fish species including round of herbaceous understory. High density of native species (round tail chuck, desert sucker, polygon. Visitors can folks can disperse freely throughout the area and tail chuck, desert sucker, longfin dace, Sonora sucker longfin dace, and Sonora sucker). The presence of exotic, invasive and/or non-native plant dense vegetation and the sound of creek cover any signs of nearby uses. b. Yes, unique travertine features, riparian view shed, and animal communities are sparse to absent in the area. There are some non-native crayfish b. There are some opportunities for engaging in primitive and/or Fossil Creek Wild and Scenic River. common in Fossil Creek. Giant fescue in naturalized, but is nonnative to the area. unconfined recreation. At least some of these opportunities are of high c. No, There are no known archaeological sites currently b. To the average forest visitor the vegetation appears natural, reflects healthy ecosystem quality and/or risk. Hunting and fishing (Oct-April) occurs, but is highly identified within this polygon. function, and shows little to no influence of previous human intervention. There have been regulated. The fishing season in Fossil Creek is from the first Saturday of d. No no known vegetation treatments in the area. October through the end of April - outside of Fossil’s high use season. e. Yes, Yes, pre and protohistoric sites many of which are When managed in conjunction with the adjacent wilderness, c. Little or no evidence of human influence on the landscape. Prevalence of improvements is Fishing is catch and release using single barbless hooks only, no live bait, eligible for listing on the National Register of Historical management to preserve wilderness characteristics is possible. rare or scattered. The presence or appearance of improvements does not detract from a. High no nets, or any other means for catching fish. Visitors are not allowed to Places. Motorized incursions are limited by the river and existing apparent naturalness. There are no known improvements. b. High camp, but day use activities include bird watching and kayaking. a. Moderate yes, due to being d. yes, high quality water condition ratings. regulations. There is a limited entry permit system already in 131 Payson HIGH 30.122289 c. High b. Moderate contiguous place. The area is a Traditional Cultural Property. High a. In most areas the composition of plant and animal communities would appear natural to the average forest visitor. Dominant plant communities include ponderosa pine, Douglas fir, some Arizona cypress, and a variety of chaparral shrub species. The presence of exotic, a. Yes, MSO, Bulmer's doc suitable habitat, goshawk, invasive and/or non-native plant and animal communities are found in infrequent small patch proposed critical habitat for the narrow headed sizes in the area, though love grass has heavily invaded in some isolated areas. Suitable gartersnake. habitat for a variety of game and non-game species occurs in the area. Species and habitats of B. Yes, Mogollon rim, special status include the federally listed Mexican Spotted Owl (MSO), MSO designated critical c. Yes, A total of 39 archaeological sites have been It is impossible to manage the majority of the area to preserve habitat, northern goshawk (Forest Service Sensitive species), and Bulmer's dock (Species of recorded to date within this polygon. Twenty-two of its wilderness characteristics. The presence and extent of Conservation Concern). these sites are prehistoric in nature, thirteen date from management activities and other uses that detract from b. To the average forest visitor the vegetation does not appear natural commonly in the area. the historic period, and four have evidence of wilderness characteristics is pervasive throughout the area. Ecosystem function is impaired. Restoration treatments including thinning and prescribed fire occupations from both time periods. Prehistoric site Some challenges include extensive cherry stemming on the has resulted in stumps, charred vegetation, occasional fire line, cleared areas, and old skid types include single-room masonry structures, pithouse southern half of the polygons, presence of inholdings, trails visible in the polygon, especially concentrated around camp Geronimo. a. There is little opportunity of feeling alone, and signs of civilization are villages, fieldhouses, agricultural features and sherd and designated Wildland Urban Interface across much of the area, 5 c. Prevalence of improvements is overall high throughout the area, and is often concentrated. common. The topography allows for a high level of cross country travel lithic scatters. Historic site types include CCC separate communities with water rights and associated Although spots where improvements are absent or unseen are uncommon, they exist. Range and motorized use. Roads and trails see a high level of visitor use. Roads administrative facilities, infrastructure (i.e. phone lines), infrastructure, four developed trailheads, two national trails, improvements include earthen tanks and barb wire fence. There is 1 above ground wildlife on every ridge bring motorized sounds to all parts of the polygon. evidence of Apache occupation, middens, and and eight non-motorized trails. Additionally, there is a need for water catchment with concrete spring boxes. Approximately 40-50% of the area has old b. There are abundant opportunities for engaging in primitive and/or transportation corridors. motorized access and maintenance of water infrastructure and roads. There is a motorized trail. Trails are abundant across the polygon. The Arizona National unconfined recreation. These opportunities are of high quality and/or d. No mechanized equipment for fuel treatments. This area contains Scenic trail and the Highline national recreation trail are in the area. Collection boxes, a. Moderate risk. Rock climbing, horseback riding, hiking, and camping, opportunities e. Yes, Webber and Pine creek, Chase creek are streams at least one Salt River Project (SRP) improvement and/or right of pipelines, and possibly pump assists are also in the area. b. Low are high quality and provide a high level of challenge and risk. a. Low of high quality water conditions. way. Range improvements are on a 5-10 year maintenance 133 Payson LOW 21909.61383 p p p p pp c. Low b. High Yes cycle, but require some access and maintenance annually. No naturalness in the majority of the area and is easily noticed by the average forest visitor. Dominant vegetation communities are ponderosa pine, Douglas fir, and chaparral shrub a. Yes, Species of special status include Mexican Spotted species though conversion to woodland due to the Dude fire is occurring. Fire scars are visible Owl (MSO), Gila trout (Federally listed as threatened), on the landscape and have caused atypical vegetation patterns that are noticeable to the northern goshawk (Forest Sensitive Species), Bulmer's average visitor. Species of special status include Mexican Spotted Owl (MSO), Gila trout dock (Species of Conservation Concern), Chiricahua (Federally listed as threatened), northern goshawk (Forest Sensitive Species), Bulmer's dock Leopard frogs, designated critical habitat for Chiricahua (Species of Conservation Concern), Chiricahua Leopard frogs, designated critical habitat for Leopard frogs, MSO designated critical habitat, proposed Chiricahua Leopard frogs, MSO designated critical habitat, proposed critical habitat for critical habitat for narrow-headed gartersnake and narrow-headed gartersnake and norther Mexican garter snake, and peregrine falcon. The norther Mexican garter snake, and peregrine falcon. T presence of exotic, invasive and/or non-native plant and animal communities are evident in b. Yes, Mogollon rim, Tonto Spring the area including heavily invaded areas of Lovegrass and non-native salamander (present but c. Yes, A total of 106 archaeological sites have been not necessarily unnatural looking). recorded to date within this polygon. Ninety-six of these It is impossible to manage the majority of the area to preserve b. To the average forest visitor the vegetation does not appear natural throughout the area. sites are prehistoric in nature, five date from the historic its wilderness characteristics. The presence and extent of Each community has a 660ft constructed fuel break and is very visible. There are scars from a. There is little opportunity of feeling alone, and signs of civilization are period, and five have evidence of occupations from both management activities and other uses that detract from the Highline fire that include dozer lines, mastication lines 100 feet on the side of the road, common. The open topography and vegetation and high level of time periods. Prehistoric site types include multi-room wilderness characteristics is pervasive throughout the area. and a high density of stumps. motorized use limit opportunities for solitude. There is a high level of masonry structures, pithouse villages, fieldhouses, Some challenges include extensive cherry stemming on the c. Prevalence of improvements is overall high throughout the area, and is often concentrated. use on roads and trails within the polygon and roads on every ridge quarries, agricultural features and sherd and lithic southern half of the polygons, presence of inholdings, Although spots where improvements are absent or unseen are uncommon, they exist. There brings motorized sounds to all parts of the polygon. Motorized sounds scatters. Historic site types include habitation (i.e. cabins designated Wildland Urban Interface across much of the area, 5 are over 10 Arizona Game and Fish Department wildlife catchments (above ground metal of helicopter activity associated with the heliport at la Cienga (private and homesteads), CCC administrative facilities, separate communities with water rights and associated pipeline fences) and a high density of earthen stock tanks and livestock fencing that goes up property) affects a feeling of being remote from civilization. transportation corridors (i.e. railroad tunnel) and trash infrastructure, four developed trailheads, two national trails, the rim. There are six private inholdings. Salt River Project has fiber optic lines, Millers Rim b. There are some opportunities for engaging in primitive and/or middens. and eight non-motorized trails. Additionally, there is a need for ranch gauging station, and a helicopter landing site. Tonto Creek Fish Hatchery is in the area. unconfined recreation. At least some of these opportunities are of high d. No. motorized access and maintenance of water infrastructure and There is a Heli-well and other water sources for fire suppression. Recreation trails (Highline a. No quality and/or risk. There opportunities for hunting, fishing, hiking, and e. Yes, high quality water on Dude Creek (Bonita, Ellison, mechanized equipment for fuel treatments. Range Recreation and Arizona National Scenic Trails) and 2 developed trail heads are in the area. b. No wildlife viewing. There are few restrictions on visitor behavior and a a. Low Tonto Creeks) Dude Creek is an eligible WSR for fish. improvements are on a 5-10 year maintenance cycle, but 134 Payson NO 21042.01577 c. Low moderate level of challenge and risk can be found. b. Moderate yes require some access and maintenance annually. No

a. In most areas the composition of plant and animal communities would appear natural to the average forest visitor. The presence of exotic, invasive and/or non-native plant and animal communities are found in infrequent small patch sizes in the area. The vegetation consist of ponderosa pine, evergreen oak in drainages, juniper grass, pinyon grass, pinyon juniper brush, chaparral and brush, oak woodland, and the riparian communities of cottonwood, sycamore, alder, and ash. Invasive species are infrequent but concentrated along travel routes such as bull thistle and star thistle. The area contains designated critical habitat for Mexican Spotted Owl and spike dace , native fish desert sucker, headwater chub (round tail chub), a. Yes there are unique values, the headwater chub suckled dace, nonnative brown trout, blackhead catfish, green sunfish, mosquito fish, yellow (round tail) is in the area. bullhead catfish, and bullfrog. Golden eagle habitat for a known breeding pair, and suitable b. No, there are no unique or outstanding landscape habitat for various game and nongame species. The presence of non-natives are features. concentrated. 10% of the area had high severity fire that caused type change. c. Yes, A total of eight archaeological sites have been b. To the average forest visitor the vegetation does not appear natural commonly in the area. recorded to date within this polygon. Five of these sites Ecosystem function is impaired. Limited signs of human intervention are visible to the average are prehistoric in nature, one dates from the historic visitor. Juniper pushes along private inholding and along mesa top "skeletons" are still a. Little opportunity of feeling alone and there are some signs of period, one site is multi-component, and one site is of evident, extensive prescribe burning of low severity, about 60% of the area has been civilization. Frequent views of high human impact areas and encounters unknown cultural/temporal affiliation. Prehistoric site Management to preserve the area’s wilderness characteristics is manipulated. with, or evidence of, humans is common or likely. There is motorized types include multi-room masonry structures, difficult throughout most of the area. There are commonly c. Unnoticeable or unobjectionable human influence. Prevalence of improvements is overall activities (authorized and unauthorized), encounters are common and fieldhouses, burials, middens and sherd and lithic projects or management plans that impact the wilderness low throughout the area, it may be concentrated in some spots but is more typically likely throughout the area. scatters. Historic site types include habitations (i.e. characteristics of the area. There are three inholdings, fuels dispersed through the area. There are authorized and unauthorized routes, range b. There are few opportunities to engage in primitive and unconfined cabin) and evidence of Apache occupation. treatments, private access right-a-ways, continued juniper improvements (tanks) on the eastern half of the polygon, 8 allotments, barbed wire fencing in a. Moderate recreation. Most existing opportunities are poor quality, with low risk. d. No pushes, cherry stemming on roads, authorized and unauthorized high concentration (about 20 miles), a sheep driveway, and areas of historic mining with b. Low There is low quality recreation (hunting, camping), moderate fishing, a. Low yes, meets size e. yes, spring creek and rock creek due to chub habitat. motorized activities. Also, part of this area is in the 4FRI (Four 101b Pleasant Valley Low 29656.51656 ground disturbance, but no active mining. Moderate due to range improvements. c. Moderate horseback riding, hiking, and the risk is low. b. Low criteria The headwaters of Gun Creek may also support Chub. Forest Initiative) footprint. Low a. The composition of plant and animal communities appears natural to the average forest visitor. The presence of exotic, invasive and/or non-native plant and animal communities are sparse to absent in the area. The vegetation is a mix of ponderosa pine, evergreen oak in a. Yes, there are unique values. A golden eagle breeding drainages, juniper grass, pinyon grass, pinyon juniper brush, chaparral and brush, oak pair is in this area. woodland, and riparian communities including cottonwood, sycamore, elder, and ash. b. Yes, there are unique or outstanding landscape Invasive species are infrequent but concentrated along travel routes, mainly bull thistle and features. Some rock outcropping and outstanding view star thistle. There are no special status species with exception of a golden eagle breading pair, sheds in the area. and suitable habitat for various game and non-game species. High severity wildfire occurred a. Common or significant feeling of being alone or remote from c. Yes, A total of eleven archaeological sites have been in less than 1% of the area. civilization throughout the area. Views of high human impact areas are recorded to date within this polygon. Seven of these Management to preserve the wilderness characteristics is easy b. To the average forest visitor the vegetation appears natural, reflects healthy ecosystem absent or seldom. Encounters with, or evidence of, humans is rare. sites are prehistoric in nature, and four date from the throughout the area. There are no projects or management function, and shows little to no influence of previous human intervention. There have been There is no motorized incursion, it is on motorized routes. Solitude is historic period. Prehistoric site types include multi-room plans that would impact the wilderness characteristics of the no restoration treatments. easy to find in most of area, due to canyon ability to escape to remote masonry structures and sherd and lithic scatters. Historic area. The presence and extent of management activities and c. Little or no evidence of human influence on the landscape. Prevalence of improvements is areas. site types include habitations (i.e. homestead), mines, other uses that detract from wilderness characteristics are rare or scattered. The presence or appearance of improvements does not detract from b. There are abundant opportunities for engaging in primitive and/or mills, ranching operations, and burials. isolated. No current projects or management plans that would apparent naturalness. There are four earthen stock tanks, barbed wire fencing that border unconfined recreation. These opportunities are of high quality and/or d. No impact wilderness characteristics. There is limited access to the allotment boundaries, 3 allotments, sheep driveway, 2 historic line shacks (coffeepot and a. High risk. There is good quality hunting, hiking, horseback riding, moderate e. Yes, there are high quality watershed values and Rock area. Management activities that detract from wilderness are pigeon creek), and an old helispot for wildfire suppression. Improvements do not distract b. High camping, limited to no fishing. Opportunities are high risk due to a. High yes, meets size Creek and Spring Creek have potential native fish habitat isolated (rang improvements) potential need to access range 101a Pleasant Valley HIGH 23442.30024 from the naturalness. c. High remoteness and unconfined. b. High criteria within this polygon improvements on 5-10 year cycle. High

a. The composition of plant and animal communities appears unnatural to the average forest 4a. No, there are no unique values for rare plant or visitor in substantial portions of the area. The presence of exotic, invasive and/or non-native animal communities or rare ecosystem. plant and animal communities represent frequent small to moderate patch sizes in the area. 4b. No, there are no unique or outstanding landscape The vegetation is a pinyon juniper grassland throughout with ponderosa pine, Arizona features. cypress, and chaparral. Some invasive species exist; Johnson grass, and bull thistle. There is 4c. Yes, A total of 60 archaeological sites have been also a wildfire scar. The area is designated critical habitat for Mexican spotted owl, white tail recorded to date within this polygon. Forty-nine of these mule deer, Javalina, as well as suitable habitat for game and nongame species, such as cat sites are prehistoric in nature, four date from the historic claw, and mesquite. period, six have evidence of occupations from both time b. To the average forest visitor the vegetation does not appear natural commonly in the area. a. Little opportunity of feeling alone and there are some signs of periods, and one is of unknown cultural or temporal Management to preserve the area’s wilderness characteristics is Ecosystem function is impaired. Limited signs of human intervention are visible to the average civilization. Frequent views of high human impact areas and encounters affiliation. Prehistoric site types include single and multi- difficult throughout most of the area. There are commonly visitor. There is evidence of fire suppression (hand and dozer lines). This has occurred for a with, or evidence of, humans is common or likely. The highway is close room masonry structures, pithouse villages, fieldhouses, projects or management plans that impact the wilderness number of years and is common throughout area. and human disturbance are seen across area, high density of motorized hornos, burials, agricultural features and sherd and lithic characteristics of the area. The presence and extent of c. Noticeable evidence of human influence, area has high level of human disturbance. travel, frequent views of human activities. scatters. Historic site types include mining operations, management activities and other uses that detract from Prevalence of improvements is overall high throughout the area, and is often concentrated. b. There are some opportunities for engaging in primitive and/or habitations (i.e. cabins), and evidence of Apache wilderness characteristics occurs across most of the area. There There are unauthorized and authorized roads, earthen stock tanks scattered throughout, unconfined recreation. At least some of these opportunities are of high occupation. are a lot of motorized activity, good degree of unpatented stock fencing, wildlife drinker, recreation corral, high density evenly distributed across a. Low quality and/or risk. There is high quality hunting, high quality horseback 4d. No mining claims, range improvements are likely to be maintained polygon, evidence of historic mining (abandon), 4 trails (non-motorized and non- b. Low riding trails (best on district), good hiking, rock climbing, dispersed a. Low yes, meets size e. No, there are no high quality water resources or using heavy equipment on 5-10 year cycles, and a large edge to 104a Payson LOW 15367.0301 mechanized).p There are p two separate grazing allotments.pp g c. Low camping (seasonal in fall to spring). b. Moderate criteria important watershed features. interior ratio due to cherry stemmed road. Low visitor in substantial portions of the area. Eastern lower slopes are grassland with shrubs (mesquite and catclaw), some pinyon juniper and a lot of grass in the mid slopes. Vegetation transitions to scrub and brush with some ponderosa pine and Cyprus. The presence of exotic, invasive and/or non-native plant and animal communities represent frequent small to moderate patch sizes in the area. Invasive Lovegrass is present in the semi desert grass land and in disturbed areas like constructed safety zones (small 5 acre patches) that have begun to spread out. Total of several hundred acres of Lovegrass. Suitable habitat for a variety of game and non-game species including deer, javalina, elk, quail, bear, and mountain lion occur in the area. Species of special status include Tonto basin agave (endemic), critical habitat for Mexican Spotted Owl, and 3 Mexican Spotted Owl protected activity centers. About 90% of the area is affected by the Willow (2004) and Sunflower (2012) fires. The Willow fire caused a a. There is little opportunity of feeling alone and some signs of vegetation type change from Cyprus juniper to grassland. Many of the suppression effects are civilization are present. Around Deer creek in the north, opportunity for Management to preserve the area’s wilderness characteristics is grown over, however, there is a stark difference between the burned side of the drainage and solitude is less due to private property and prevalence of motorized difficult throughout most of the area. There are commonly the unburned side. There is a lot of erosion from vegetation loss apparent in drainage. routes. The Mt. Peely area has less road density and steeper more projects or management plans that impact the wilderness b. To the average forest visitor the vegetation appears natural, reflects healthy ecosystem rugged terrain which provides more opportunities to experience characteristics of the area. There is a split estate in northern and function, and shows little to no influence of previous human intervention. Small dozer line is solitude. Visitors can see the highway from ridges, but opportunities for a. Yes, Species of special status include Tonto basin agave mineralogical estate (unpatented mining claims). There is present but mostly unnoticeable. There have been no vegetation treatments in the area, solitude are possible when away from motorized routes. The area is (endemic), critical habitat for Mexican Spotted Owl, and Wildland Urban Interface in the Deer creek area that would see though about 90% of the area is affected by the Willow (2004) and Sunflower (2012) fires. highly accessible any time of the week and any time of the year. 3 Mexican Spotted Owl protected activity centers. frequent fuels reduction activities. There is a high degree of The Willow fire caused a vegetation type change from Cyprus juniper to grassland. Many of b. There are some opportunities for engaging in primitive and/or b. Yes, Mount Peeley and outstanding viewpoint, motorized use in the area and range improvements would the suppression effects are grown over, however, there is a stark difference between the unconfined recreation. At least some of these opportunities are of high waterfall on deer creek trail. require motorized access for maintenance as well. There is an burned side of the drainage and the unburned side. There is a lot of erosion from vegetation quality and/or risk. Hunting, hiking, horseback riding, dispersed c. Yes, Historic, prehistoric, and protohistoric sites Inholding in Deer creek area, and cherry stem roads that loss apparent in drainage. camping, and rock climbing opportunities can be found in the area. present in the area. Some may be eligible for listing on protrude into the polygon. The northern section of the polygon c. Prevalence of improvements is overall high throughout the area, and is often concentrated. a. Low There are no restrictions on user behavior and the steep, rough terrain the national register of historic places. would be a challenge to limit route development and motorized Although spots where improvements are absent or unseen are uncommon, they exist. Range b. High provides opportunity for risk and challenge. a. Low yes, meets size d. No trespass due to the fairly open terrain. The area is adjacent to 104b Tonto Basin LOW 16489.9296 improvementsp include p pipeline with 5 livestock cementpp and steel troughs and tanks, gseveral c. Low b. Moderate criteria e. No the Mazatzal wilderness. Low visitor in substantial portions of the area. Eastern lower slopes are grassland with shrubs (mesquite and catclaw), some pinyon juniper and a lot of grass in the mid slopes. Vegetation transitions to scrub and brush with some ponderosa pine and Cyprus. The presence of exotic, invasive and/or non-native plant and animal communities represent frequent small to moderate patch sizes in the area. Invasive Lovegrass is present in the semi desert grass land and in disturbed areas like constructed safety zones (small 5 acre patches) that have begun to spread out. Total of several hundred acres of Lovegrass. Suitable habitat for a variety of game and non-game species including deer, javalina, elk, quail, bear, and mountain lion occur in the a. Yes, Species of special status include Tonto basin agave area. Species of special status include Tonto basin agave (endemic), critical habitat for (endemic), critical habitat for Mexican Spotted Owl, and Mexican Spotted Owl, and 3 Mexican Spotted Owl protected activity centers. About 90% of 3 Mexican Spotted Owl protected activity centers. the area is affected by the Willow (2004) and Sunflower (2012) fires. The Willow fire caused a a. There is little opportunity of feeling alone and some signs of b. Yes, Mount Peeley and outstanding viewpoint, vegetation type change from Cyprus juniper to grassland. Many of the suppression effects are civilization are present. Around Deer creek in the north, opportunity for waterfall on deer creek trail. Management to preserve the area’s wilderness characteristics is grown over, however, there is a stark difference between the burned side of the drainage and solitude is less due to private property and prevalence of motorized c. Yes, A total of 42 archaeological sites have been difficult throughout most of the area. There are commonly the unburned side. There is a lot of erosion from vegetation loss apparent in drainage. routes. The Mt. Peely area has less road density and steeper more recorded to date within this polygon. Thirty-three of projects or management plans that impact the wilderness b. To the average forest visitor the vegetation appears natural, reflects healthy ecosystem rugged terrain which provides more opportunities to experience these sites are prehistoric in nature, six date from the characteristics of the area. There is a split estate in northern and function, and shows little to no influence of previous human intervention. Small dozer line is solitude. Visitors can see the highway from ridges, but opportunities for historic period, and three have evidence of occupations mineralogical estate (unpatented mining claims). There is present but mostly unnoticeable. There have been no vegetation treatments in the area, solitude are possible when away from motorized routes. The area is from both time periods. Prehistoric site types include Wildland Urban Interface in the Deer creek area that would see though about 90% of the area is affected by the Willow (2004) and Sunflower (2012) fires. highly accessible any time of the week and any time of the year. small one and two-room masonry structures, pithouse frequent fuels reduction activities. There is a high degree of The Willow fire caused a vegetation type change from Cyprus juniper to grassland. Many of b. There are some opportunities for engaging in primitive and/or villages, fieldhouses, hornos, agricultural features and motorized use in the area and range improvements would the suppression effects are grown over, however, there is a stark difference between the unconfined recreation. At least some of these opportunities are of high sherd and lithic scatters. Historic site types include require motorized access for maintenance as well. There is an burned side of the drainage and the unburned side. There is a lot of erosion from vegetation quality and/or risk. Hunting, hiking, horseback riding, dispersed mining operations, habitations (i.e. cabins and Inholding in Deer creek area, and cherry stem roads that loss apparent in drainage. camping, and rock climbing opportunities can be found in the area. farmsteads), ranching operations, and transportation protrude into the polygon. The northern section of the polygon c. Prevalence of improvements is overall high throughout the area, and is often concentrated. a. Low There are no restrictions on user behavior and the steep, rough terrain corridors. would be a challenge to limit route development and motorized Although spots where improvements are absent or unseen are uncommon, they exist. Range b. High provides opportunity for risk and challenge. a. Low yes, meets size d. No trespass due to the fairly open terrain. The area is adjacent to 104b Tonto Basin LOW 16489.9296 improvements include pipeline with 5 livestock cement and steel troughs and tanks, several c. Low b. Moderate criteria e. No the Mazatzal wilderness. Low a. In most areas the composition of plant and animal communities would appear natural to the average forest visitor. The presence of exotic, invasive and/or non-native plant and animal communities are found in infrequent small patch sizes in the area. The vegetation type is 4a. No, there are no unique values for rare plant or juniper woodlands and juniper grasslands with shrub species in the understory. Some riparian animal communities or rare ecosystem. areas with typical riparian species with some willow, cottonwood, oak and cypress. Some area 4b. No, there are no unique or outstanding landscape of semi-desert grassland. No known populations of special status species. Deer elk, beer, features. javalina, bear, bobcat, quail, variety of non-game species. Red brome, nonnative thistle, and 4c. Yes, A total of 18 archaeological sites have been other nonnatives are dispersed throughout. recorded to date within this polygon. Nine of these sites b. To the average forest visitor the vegetation does not appear natural in isolated spots or is are prehistoric in nature, seven date from the historic scattered. Evidence of human intervention on the landscape is uncommon and most visitors a. No opportunity of feeling alone. Encounters with, or evidence of, period, and two have evidence of occupations from both It is impossible to manage the majority of the area to preserve to the area would not notice any previous human intervention. Fuel treatments around the humans is unavoidable. Signs of civilization are pervasive. Views of high time periods. Prehistoric site types include multi-room its wilderness characteristics. Projects or management plans that community including mechanical treatment around oxbow estates. human impact areas occur frequently. There is prevalent target masonry structures, petroglyphs, fieldhouses and sherd impact the wilderness characteristics of the area are c. Obvious evidence of human influence. Prevalence of improvements is very high throughout shooting, and motorized cross country travel, high dispersed camping. and lithic scatters. Historic site types include mines, unavoidable. The presence and extent of management activities the area and there are very few or no spots where improvements are absent or unseen. B. There are few opportunities to engage in primitive and unconfined habitation (i.e. cabins and dugouts) and ranching and other uses that detract from wilderness characteristics is Active mining with trenching, impacted recreation camping sites from long term camping, recreation. Most existing opportunities are poor quality, with low risk. operations. pervasive throughout the area. ANILCA inholding is present in widespread unauthorized motorized trails/routs, active grazing allotment with high a. Moderate Hunting, camping, rock hounding, horseback riding. Very unrestricted. 4d. No the polygon. Range improvements, high use. Proximity to concentration of range improvements including earthen stock tanks, wells, metal tanks, b. Moderate Little challenge and risk. Most opportunities are of low quality. a. No e. No, there are no high quality water resources or communities, active mining, high concentration of range 110a Payson NO 6918.043263 barbed wire fence, and at least one windmill. c. No b. Low Yes important watershed features. improvements requiring motorized and mechanized. No

No, was originally a part of 110, but there is a road that connects all the way through a portion and it no longer 110b Payson NO 119.142592 meets size criteria

No, originally part of 113, but there is a road that cuts this polygon off from the 113a Payson NO 639.627735 rest of the polygon.

a. In most areas the composition of plant and animal communities would appear natural to the average forest visitor. Suitable habitat exists for a variety of game and non-game species including javalina, elk, and deer. The polygon has proposed critical habitat for the narrow a. Yes, for narrow headed gartersnake, proposed critical headed garter snake. Vegetation communities includes pinyon juniper woodland and oak habitat and recent confirmed presence. Suitable habitat woodland as well as ponderosa pine in the drainages. The presence of exotic, invasive and/or b. Yes, granite boulders and outcroppings extremely non-native plant and animal communities are found in infrequent small patch sizes in the area scenic, viewpoints. and includes love grass, nonnative thistle, and red brome, mostly concentrated around the a. There is little opportunity of feeling alone, and signs of civilization are c. Yes, A total of 74 archaeological sites have been roads and disturbed areas. North facing slopes have Arizona cypress thickets. common. The town of Payson is highly visible from many places within recorded to date within this polygon. Sixty of these sites b. To the average forest visitor the vegetation does not appear natural commonly throughout the polygon, however there are few visitors when you are up high on are prehistoric in nature, eight date from the historic the area. There are widespread mechanical fuel breaks throughout the polygon, especially the ridge. A sense of solitude is possible at some of the high points in period, three have evidence of occupations from both around communities. Evidence of human activities include thinned trees, presence of stumps, the area. However, as you get closer to the town of Payson, north by time periods, and three are of unknown cultural or It is impossible to manage the majority of the area to preserve and obvious cleared areas that occur across approximately 60% of the area. Boulders trail, presence of human activities and higher use limit temporal affiliation. Prehistoric site types include single its wilderness characteristics. Projects or management plans that c. Prevalence of improvements is overall high throughout the area, and is often concentrated. opportunities for solitude. and multi-room masonry structures, petroglyphs, impact the wilderness characteristics of the area are Although spots where improvements are absent or unseen are uncommon, they exist. The B. There are some opportunities for engaging in primitive and/or fieldhouses, burials, agricultural features and sherd and unavoidable. The presence and extent of management activities polygon has many miles of user created trails including constructed mountain bike features unconfined recreation. At least some of these opportunities are of high lithic scatters. Historic site types include mining and other uses that detract from wilderness characteristics is and trails that are obvious on the landscape. There is a high density of user created motorized quality and/or risk. Hunting, fishing, horseback riding, hiking, rock operations, landfills, and evidence of Yavapai/Apache pervasive throughout the area. Very high level of unauthorized and non-motorized trails. Other obvious improvements include mechanical ground climbing, dispersed camping can all occur in the area. There are few occupation. motorized use, mineral claims, adjacency to the town of Payson disturbance associated with unpatented mining claims, and moderate to high density of range a. Moderate regulatory restrictions, but access is limited by adjacent private d. No and Round Valley community, deep cherry stem road cuts into improvements including fence and stock tanks. b. Low property. There is a moderate level of challenge and risk. a. Low yes, meets size e. No the area and adjacent high use roads all make management to 113b Payson LOW 11226.38009 c. Low b. Moderate criteria pp preserve the areas wilderness characteristics extremely difficult. No bald eagle, golden eagle, northern Mexican garter snake proposed critical habitat, Gila top minnow, yellow billed cuckoo, lowland leopard frog, longfin dace, peregrine falcon, desert sucker, southwestern willow flycatcher, a. In most areas the composition of plant and animal communities would appear natural to Sonoran desert tortoise, and parker beetle. The area is the average forest visitor. Dominant plants communities include Sonoran desert, semi desert also an Important Bird Area. Lime creek is an eligible Wild grassland, Juniper grassland and interior chaparral. The presence of exotic, invasive and/or and Scenic River for fisheries. non-native plant and animal communities are found in infrequent small patch sizes in the area b. Yes, outstanding landscape features and view sheds. and include red brome and fountain grass. In riparian areas, native vegetation includes Lime creek eligible WSR for Fisheries. cottonwood and willow, while nonnative plants include tamarisk, cattail and giant reed. c. Yes, A total of 287 archaeological sites have been Management to preserve the area’s wilderness characteristics is Species of special status include Arizona cliff rose, bald eagle, golden eagle, northern Mexican recorded to date within this polygon. Two hundred and possible throughout most of the area. Approximately 70% of the garter snake proposed critical habitat, Gila top minnow, yellow billed cuckoo, lowland leopard fifty-nine of these sites are prehistoric in nature, nine area is in an Inventoried Roadless Area. Some management frog, longfin dace, peregrine falcon, desert sucker, southwestern willow flycatcher, Sonoran date from the historic period, sixteen have evidence of challenges include the presence of an existing mining claim, desert tortoise, and parker beetle. The area is also an Important Bird Area. Suitable habitat for occupations from both time periods, and three are of many cherry stem roads, motorized access and maintenance a variety of game and non-game species can be found in the area. unknown cultural or temporal affiliation. Prehistoric site needs for management of range improvements, and the b. Vegetation appears natural, reflects healthy ecosystem function, and shows little to no a. Opportunities to feel alone are possible in much of the area, though types include single and multi-room masonry structures, presence of private land inholdings within the polygon. influence of previous human intervention. There are no known vegetation treatments in the signs of civilization are possible. The northern part of the polygon has an rock shelters, mounds, hilltop forts, petroglyphs, Additionally, due to the popularity of developed sites in the area. Some tamarisk removal has occurred in the riparian area, but does not detract from active grazing allotment. Use of the polygon is moderate. About 80% of pithouse villages, fieldhouses, hornos, agricultural south of the area, including Horseshoe reservoir, there is a high apparent naturalness. the area a high degree of opportunities for solitude, though overall, features and sherd and lithic scatters. Historic site types degree of motorized travel adjacent to the polygon and limited c. Little or no evidence of human influence on the landscape. Prevalence of improvements is opportunities for solitude are moderate due to the presence and extent include mining operations, habitation (i.e. homesteads ability to inhibit motorized trespass due to fairly open rare or scattered. The presence or appearance of improvements does not detract from of cattle in the area. and farmsteads), evidence of Yavapai/Apache landscape. This area contains Bureau of Reclamation First Form apparent naturalness. Improvements include Lime creek fish barrier, some barbed wire fence, B. There are abundant opportunities for engaging in primitive and occupation, CCC administration and recreation facilities, withdrawals. Additionally, the flow and water level out of and evidence of historic mining, low density of unauthorized routes, several tanks, a pipeline a. Moderate unconfined recreation and these opportunities are of high quality. Some ranching operations and trash middens. horseshoe reservoir is controlled by Salt River Project, as well as and a system trail. b. High recreation opportunities include fishing, backpacking, hunting, hiking, a. Moderate d. No a variety of improvements (Horseshow dam, Tangle creek gauge, 119a Cave Creek MODERATE 65144.50791 c. High horseback riding, kayaking, birding and rock climbing. b. High meets size criteria e. Yes, tangle creek and lime creek eligible WSR. Tangle Lime creek fish barrier). Moderate a. Yes, Species and habitat of special designation including Narrow headed gartersnake and critical habitat, golden eagle, bald eagle, southwest willow flycatcher, longfin dace, peregrine falcon, lowland leopard frog, a. The composition of plant and animal communities appears natural to the average forest yellow billed cuckoo, and razor back sucker. visitor. Dominant plant communities include interior chaparral, pinyon juniper, and semi b. Yes, spectacular view sheds, Verde River is eligible desert grassland. Some riparian cottonwood, willow, and nonnative tamarisk and giant reed WSR River. Tangle Creek eligible WSR. can be found in the area. In semi desert, nonnatives include red brome. Suitable habitat for a c. Yes, A total of 50 archaeological sites have been variety of game and non-game species can be found in the area. Species and habitat of special recorded to date within this polygon. Forty-three of designation including Narrow headed gartersnake and critical habitat, golden eagle, bald these sites are prehistoric in nature, one dates from the eagle, southwest willow flycatcher, longfin dace, peregrine falcon, lowland leopard frog, historic period, and six have evidence of occupations yellow billed cuckoo, and razor back sucker. A suite of nonnative game fish can be found in from both time periods. Prehistoric site types include the creek. multi-room masonry structures, petroglyphs, burials, Management to preserve the area’s wilderness characteristics is b. Vegetation appears natural, reflects healthy ecosystem function, and shows little to no a. Common or significant feeling of being alone or remote from pithouse villages, fieldhouses, hornos, agricultural possible throughout most of the area. The eastern portion of the influence of previous human intervention. There are no known vegetation treatments in the civilization is possible throughout the area. Opportunities to experience features and sherd and lithic scatters. Historic site types polygon borders the wilderness. About 20% of the area is in an area. solitude are possible throughout the area. Few signs of civilization include the Verde River Sheep Bridge, possible structures Inventoried Roadless area. Some cherry stemming, one deeply c. Appearance of improvements detract from apparent naturalness in some areas. Sheep detract from solitude in the area. Low use in general throughout the and trash middens. dissects the polygon but gets very little use. The airstrip is used Bridge and historic sheep bridge, two system non-motorized trails, spring gauge, rock ring area. Cherry stem road does not get used much. d. No weekly by the local aviation community (backcountry pilots) around a hot spring, and a dirt airstrip are in the polygon. Range improvements include some B. There are abundant opportunities for engaging in primitive and e. Yes, Eligible WSR's tangle and Verde, also Verde has most of the year. This area contains Bureau of Reclamation First fence line, a gate, and a PVC pipe dispersed throughout the northern portion of the polygon unconfined recreation and these opportunities are of high quality and high quality condition rating . Red Creek is a scenic Form withdrawals. This area contains at least one Salt River in fairly low density. Some unauthorized routes can be found in the south of the polygon in a. High risk. Hiking, hunting, backpacking, and horseback riding can all be found perennial stream in the desert, and Houston Creek is also Project (SRP) improvement and/or right of way. Range low density. b. High in the area. a. High yes, meets size a perennial desert stream. both support riparian habitat management activities occur seasonally and use 119b Cave Creek MODERATE 26460.98677 c. Moderate b. High criteria and native fish. motorized/mechanized tools and transportation. Moderate No, does not meet size or adjacency 119c Cave Creek NO 4328.416351 criteria No, does not meet size or adjacency 119d Cave Creek NO 4049.261235 criteria

No, size criteria not me. Was a part of 120, but GIS did not show the connected 120a Payson NO 1164.555224 road. a. In most areas the composition of plant and animal communities would appear natural to the average forest visitor. Oak woodland and shrub ponderosa pine in drainages then goes to juniper and oak woodland that transitions to oak and chaparral. Mule deer, bear, elk, and other common woodland species can be found in the area. No special status species are known to be in the area, however there is proposed critical habitat for the narrow headed gartersnake. The presence of exotic, invasive and/or non-native plant and animal communities are found in infrequent small patch sizes in the area and include red brome, nonnative thistle, and some love grass, isolated and in patches and along roads where there a. There is little opportunity of feeling alone, and signs of civilization are has been past disturbance. The average visitor would experience this area as natural. common. The area sees high visitor use due to easy access, heavy off- It is impossible to manage the majority of the area to preserve b. To the average forest visitor the vegetation does not appear natural commonly in the area. roading and user created routes. Opportunities for solitude are very its wilderness characteristics. Projects or management plans that Grassland restoration, fire-wising, range restoration, fuelwood sales, timber harvest, limited. The use in the area is frequent and diverse (hunting, ATV use, impact the wilderness characteristics of the area are mastication, fuelwood, piles, and stumps present throughout at least half of the area are range management activities), making it difficult to experience solitude unavoidable. Challenges include; activities and improvements obvious signs of human intervention. in much of the area. associated with active mining claims throughout the area, c. Appearance of improvements detract from apparent naturalness throughout the area. b. There are few opportunities to engage in primitive and unconfined a. Yes, proposed critical habitat for the narrow headed presence of an inholding, existing water rights with There is a high concentration range improvements on the landscape including earthen tanks recreation. Most existing opportunities are poor quality, with low risk. gartersnake and recent confirmed presence. infrastructure, proximity urban environment, wildland urban and barbed wire fence. There is a high concentration of authorized and unauthorized routes Some high quality hunting, dispersed camping, and horseback riding b. No interface designation, several long cherry stem roads, that are apparent on the landscape. There are seismic arrays, well casings, and a concrete a. Moderate could be experienced in the area. There are no restrictions on visitor c. Yes, some eligible sites, grave, petroglyphs established, long history of motorized use in the area and bunker present in the south. b. Low behavior and there is a moderate level of challenge and risk. a. Low yes, meets size d. No mechanized access and motorized uses for range management 120b Payson NO 10094.61438 c. No b. Low criteria e. No activities. No a. In most areas the composition of plant and animal communities would appear natural to the average forest visitor. Plant communities are dominated by shrub understory with areas of perennial grasses. In the higher elevations there is agave cactus. In drainages more riparian species like oak, sycamore and cottonwood. The northeastern border of the polygon is adjacent to the East Verde River, so communities are dominantly riparian. Native fish are round tail chub, desert sucker and speckled dace, but predominantly inhabited by nonnative green sunfish, red shiner, fathead minnow, crayfish, and rainbow trout. There are several a. No although there are some sensitive species present caves that support bat species. There is proposed critical habitat for the narrow headed within the polygon, the habitat in these aquatic systems gartersnake. The presence of exotic, invasive and/or non-native plant and animal is not suitable based on the density of harmful nonnative communities are found in infrequent small patch sizes in the area, especially in disturbed aquatic fish species areas. Nonnative species are red brome, thistle and love grass and in the aquatic b. No environment, nonnative fishes are common throughout. a. There is little opportunity of feeling alone, and signs of civilization are c. Yes, A total of twelve archaeological sites have been b. To the average forest visitor the vegetation does not appear natural commonly in the area. common. Generally topography is undulating, but some flat and recorded to date within this polygon. Seven of these sites It is impossible to manage the majority of the area to preserve Ecosystem function is impaired. There is a high density of restoration treatment including accessible areas where visitors are creating trails and roads for are prehistoric in nature, one dates from the historic its wilderness characteristics. Projects or management plans that mastication, thinning of juniper, stumps, cleared areas (fire lines) and obvious signs of motorized use. There are no system trails, so use is dispersed, but fairly period, and four have evidence of occupations from both impact the wilderness characteristics of the area are vegetation treatments. There continues to be a high level of need for restoration treatments high use throughout the hunting season. August through February are time periods. Prehistoric site types include multi-room unavoidable. The presence and extent of management activities to restore ecological functioning to the area. the highest use times in the polygon. Private property use occurs along masonry structures, hilltop forts, caves and rock shelters, and other uses that detract from wilderness characteristics is c. Prevalence of improvements is overall high throughout the area, and is often concentrated. the eastern edge where multiple families live. pictographs, fieldhouses, hornos, agricultural features pervasive throughout the area. The polygon is bordered by Although spots where improvements are absent or unseen are uncommon, they exist. The b. There are few opportunities to engage in primitive and unconfined and sherd and lithic scatters. Historic site types include several communities and high use roads. There is a history of area is within an active grazing allotment and there is a moderate density of range recreation. Most existing opportunities are poor quality, with low risk. evidence of Apache occupation and transportation heavy unauthorized motorized use throughout the polygon and improvements including earthen tanks, fence line, and concrete troughs. There is some Some high quality hunting exists as well as some limited opportunities corridors. existing, mechanized/motorized range maintenance activities. A ground disturbance areas from past mining. There is very high density of unauthorized routes a. Moderate to fish, hike, and dispersed camp. There are no restrictions on access or d. No portion of the polygon has been identified as Wildland Urban throughout the polygon. b. Low behavior. a. Low yes, meets size e. Yes, high quality water condition Interface where more intensive fire management (prevention 128a Payson NO 7547.287312 c. Low b. Low criteria and suppression) would be implemented. No No, doesn't meet the size criteria. Was 128b Payson NO 4546.410921 originally a. Yes, Several species of special status are in the area including the Fossil spring snail, lowland leopard frog, a. The composition of plant and animal communities appears natural to the average forest spike dace, and round tail chub. The Fossil Spring’s visitor. The area contains critical habitat for the federally listed fish species, Spike dace. The natural area is also in the area. area is dominated by chaparral species with pinyon juniper in the higher elevations, giving b. Yes, Unique geologic features including travertine way to riparian species near the creek. Several species of special status are in the area springs and spectacular view shed, also part of the Fossil including the Fossil spring snail, lowland leopard frog, spike dace, and round tail chub. The a. No opportunity of feeling alone. Encounters with, or evidence of, Creek WSR corridor. presence of exotic, invasive and/or non-native plant and animal communities are sparse to humans is unavoidable. The area is incredibly popular, but generally c. Yes, A total of five archaeological sites have been absent in the area, though near trailheads and disturbed areas some red brome and thistle concentrated on one trail. However, off the trail is very steep and recorded to date within this polygon. Two of these sites may be apparent to some visitors. prohibits much off trail travel. Opportunities for solitude do not exist in are prehistoric in nature, two date from the historic b. To the average forest visitor the vegetation appears natural, reflects healthy ecosystem the area. period, and one has evidence of occupations from both function, and shows little to no influence of previous human intervention. There are no visible b. There are few opportunities to engage in primitive and unconfined time periods. Prehistoric site types include fieldhouses, signs of vegetation treatments of any kind. The area appears wild and undisturbed. recreation. Most existing opportunities are poor quality, though hornos and sherd and lithic scatters. Historic site types c. Prevalence of improvements is overall low throughout the area, it may be concentrated in challenge and risk possible throughout the area. Dispersed camping, include infrastructure, evidence of Yavapai/Apache Management to preserve the area’s wilderness characteristics is some spots but is more typically dispersed through the area. It is common to find spots where hiking, and hunting opportunities can be found in the area. The area is occupation and transportation corridors. difficult throughout most of the area, largely due to the very improvements are absent or unseen. There is a hiking trail in the canyon bottom. A limited by permit (Limited entry area from April-October), limiting the d. No high recreation use. Much of the polygon is a Traditional developed helispot is down near the lower end of the trail. There is a barbed wire fence at the a. High unconfined aspect of the polygon. During winter months, it is possible e. Yes, Fossil Creek WSR. High water quality condition Cultural Property. The area is difficult to access for motorized boundary between the Fossil Creek Wilderness and the polygon. b. High to have high quality primitive recreation experience. a. No yes, due to being rating. uses. Delegation of management authority belongs to the 132a Payson LOW 2560.944347 c. Moderate b. Low contiguous Coconino National Forest. Low too small to be considered and are no longer contiguous to the wilderness. So removed from further 132b Payson NO 162.101036 consideration.

Management to preserve the area’s wilderness characteristics is a. Yes, Species of special status include Sonoran desert possible throughout most of the area, though some challenges a. In most areas the composition of plant and animal communities would appear natural to tortoise, peregrine falcon, bald eagle, Pima Indian are present. There is a long cherry stem road that cuts into the the average forest visitor. Sonoran desert plant and animals. Common Riparian and upland mallow, lowland leopard frog, and Gila topminnow. polygon and motorized use occurs on Canyon Lake inside the nonnatives/invasives. Giant Reed and tamarisk in the riparian. Brome, Bufflegrass and a. Opportunities to feel alone are possible in much of the area, though b. Yes, geology of the area with canyons and cliffs polygon. Adjacent roads are high use most of the year, but fountain grass. Species of special status include Sonoran desert tortoise, peregrine falcon, signs of civilization are possible. Authorized motorized boating occurs outstanding there is minimal possibility of user created road development bald eagle, Pima Indian mallow, lowland leopard frog, and Gila topminnow. Suitable habitat on Canyon Lake. High use occurs on the adjacent 88 road, however, c. Yes, A total of six archaeological sites have been from adjacent roads due to terrain and vegetation. Range for a variety of Sonoran desert game and non-game species exists in the area. when away from roads, opportunities’ for solitude improve. Terrain is recorded to date within this polygon. Three of these improvements are minimal and not being used or maintained at b. Vegetation appears natural, reflects healthy ecosystem function, and shows little to no rolling, so visual screening may improve feeling of solitude in some sites is prehistoric in nature, and two date from the this time. This area contains Bureau of Reclamation First Form influence of previous human intervention. There are no known vegetation treatments in the spots. historic period. The prehistoric site type are rock withdrawals and at least one Salt River Project (SRP) area. b. There are abundant opportunities for engaging in primitive and shelters, fieldhouses, trash middens, and sherd and lithic improvement and/or right of way. Approximately 90% of the c. The presence or appearance of improvements does not detract from apparent naturalness. unconfined recreation and these opportunities are of high quality. scatter. Historic site types include utility corridors, dam area is an Inventoried Roadless Area. Removing the motorized Range improvements include one tank. Minimal user created routes or system trails exists in a. Moderate Hiking, hunting, horseback riding, primitive camping, fishing, kayaking, construction camps and Apache occupation. lake from this polygon would increase its manageability. SRP the area. b. High rock climbing and canyoneering opportunities can be found in the area. a. Moderate d. No helicopter maintenance of adjacent impoundment is another 36a Mesa MODERATE 7231.508692 c. High b. High meets size criteria e. No management consideration for this polygon. Moderate

a. The composition of plant and animal communities appears natural to the average forest visitor. The vegetation is predominantly Sonoran desert, with species such as Palo Verde and a. Encounters with, or evidence of, humans is unavoidable. Apache saguaro. Along the lake shore there are small isolated patches of tamarisk. Suitable habitat Lake is a motorized lake and would be very difficult to get away from a. Yes, There are unique species such as American The presence and extent of management activities and other for a variety of game and non-game wildlife species can be found in the area. There are motorized sounds. Visitors would also see signs of developments and peregrine falcon, bald eagle nesting sites, and potential uses that detract from wilderness characteristics is pervasive species of special status in the area which include bald eagle nesting sites, American peregrine improvements, including a marina. The presence of the SRP managed southwest willow flycatcher habitat. throughout the area. Motorized boating occurs up to the falcon, and potential SW willow flycatcher habitat. The lake has small/large mouth bass, Dam would impact opportunities for solitude due to high level and b. No, There are no unique or outstanding landscape shoreline, and sounds of motorized boating would be pervasive. catfish, sunfish and full suite of non-native game fish. frequency of maintenance. There is a possibility to experience solitude features. The area is long and thin so the ratio of edge to interior is very b. To the average forest visitor the vegetation appears natural, reflects healthy ecosystem in some of the coves. c. No, There are no known archaeological sites currently high. There is a dam on Apache Lake managed by SRP that function, and shows little to no influence of previous human intervention. There are no b. There are few opportunities to engage in primitive and unconfined identified within this polygon. requires motorized access and mechanized maintenance. This known vegetation treatments in this area. a. High recreation. Visitors can enjoy high quality fishing and some dispersed d. No area contains Bureau of Reclamation First Form withdrawals and c. Little or no evidence of human influence on the landscape, as there are no known b. High camping, but most existing recreation opportunities are poor quality, a. No Yes, adjacent to the e. No, There are not unique or outstanding historic and at least one Salt River Project (SRP) improvement and/or right of 36b Tonto Basin LOW 91.903133 improvements. c. High with low risk. b. Low wilderness cultural resources. way. No a. In most areas the composition of plant and animal communities would appear natural to the average forest visitor. A large portion of the area is Sonoran desert and semi desert grassland. Pinto creek has the full complement of mixed broadleaf riparian deciduous woodland and Arizona riparian vegetation including sycamore, willow, and cottonwood. In higher elevations juniper, oak, and desert scrub transition to brush. Nonnative species include red brome in the Sonoran desert. Some tamarisk in pinto creek, some Buffel grass along the roads, but generally appears natural and is not apparent to the average visitor. Suitable a. Yes, there are unique species such as desert sucker, habitat for a variety of game and non-game wildlife species can be found in the area, such as Gila top minnow, lowland leopard frog, and proposed deer, javalina, quail, bear, and mountain lion. In addition, several listed species in the area yellow billed cuckoo critical habitat. Pinto creek has the include desert sucker, Gila top minnow, lowland leopard frog, and proposed yellow billed full complement of mixed broadleaf riparian deciduous cuckoo critical habitat. woodland, Arizona riparian vegetation. b. To the average forest visitor the vegetation appears natural, reflects healthy ecosystem b. No, There are no unique or outstanding landscape Management to preserve the area’s wilderness characteristics is function, and shows little to no influence of previous human intervention. There are no features. difficult throughout most of the area. The area has private land vegetation treatments on record for this area. c. Yes, A total of 53 archaeological sites have been access, inholdings, ANILCA, split estates, cherry stem roads, and c. The appearance of improvements detract from apparent naturalness in some areas. The recorded to date within this polygon. Forty-nine of these SRP needs frequent motorized access to the site for gauging northwestern portion of the area has a high density of range improvements, and low sites are prehistoric in nature, three date from the station and power lines maintenance and monitoring. Range elsewhere in the area. There is a range fence, of steel post and barbed wire, along pinto historic period, and one is multi-component. Prehistoric infrastructure within the area will need to be maintained, creek. There are two windmills in the area; one mill has a storage tank and a trough, the a. Views of high human impact areas occur infrequently, but are site types include multi-room masonry structures, usually with motorized and mechanized equipment. There is a second has a coral, storage tank, and trough. Poly pipeline can be found at Blackberry spring. possible. Around the mine and generally in the southern half of the petroglyphs, rock shelters, rock rings, pithouse villages, moderate density of authorized motorized routes on the south Evidence of historic mining activity occurs throughout the area. Evidence of active mining area, opportunities for solitude are difficult to find. Once you get off the fieldhouses, hornos, agricultural features and sherd and end. There are authorized routes on the north end, but of a exploration including mechanical ground disturbance areas and a USGS gauging station on roads and away from the mine, opportunities are possible. lithic scatters. Historic site types include recreation lower density. The use on the motorized routes is moderate. pinto creek are present. The density of authorized routes is moderate to high in and around b. There are few opportunities to engage in primitive and unconfined facilities, burials, and transportation corridors. Special use permits for rock hounding are currently in place. the mining developments in the south. Remainder of the area has moderate density of a. Moderate recreation. Visitors may find moderate quality of hunting and generally d. No Mineralogical activity and inholdings make management of this authorized routes and low density of unauthorized routes in the north. One system non- b. High low quality hiking and horseback riding as there are few trails in the a. Moderate yes, meets size e. No, There are no high quality water resources or polygon to preserve wilderness characteristics difficult. The 37b Tonto Basin LOW 33693.62842 motorized trail is located in the area. c. Moderate area. b. Low criteria important watershed features. area is contiguous to the Superstition Wilderness. Low

No, GIS error that did not show a road that completely dissects the polygon. This segment is less 37a Globe NO 1675.60218 than 5000 acres. It is impossible to manage the majority of the area to preserve its wilderness characteristics. Projects or management plans that impact the wilderness characteristics of the area are unavoidable and the presence and extent of management a. In most areas the composition of plant and animal communities appear natural to the activities and other uses that detract from wilderness average forest visitor. Dominant vegetation community is Sonoran desert. Riparian species characteristics is pervasive throughout the area. There is a very include cottonwood and willow. The presence of exotic, invasive and/or non-native plant and high level of motorized use including nearly 10k permits per year animal communities are found in infrequent small patch sizes in the area but include giant for the primitive OHV area. High level of motorized boating on reed and tamarisk in the riparian areas, fountain grass, Bufflegrass, and desert mustard Saguaro Lake. SRP indicated they require a high level of access disturbed desert areas, and a suite of nonnative game fish including big mouthed bass, and maintenance to manage the dam. SRP controls the flow and sunfish, and crawfish. Suitable habitat for a variety of game and non-game species exist in the a. yes, Species of special status include: bald eagle, water levels of Saguaro Lake. Approximately 30% of the area is area. Species of special status include: bald eagle, Sonoran desert tortoise, peregrine falcon, a. There is little opportunity of feeling alone, and signs of civilization are Sonoran desert tortoise, peregrine falcon, desert sucker, in a primitive OHV recreation area. There is a high level of desert sucker, Mapleleaf false snapdragon, Lowland leopard frog, and Gila top minnow. common. There is a high level of Off Highway Vehicle use in the area as Mapleleaf false snapdragon, Lowland leopard frog, and motorized use on unauthorized routes as well. Cherry stem b. Vegetation appears natural, reflects healthy ecosystem function, and shows little to no well as pervasive motorized sounds from a high level of motorized Gila top minnow. roads occur along the eastern boundary. This area contains influence of previous human intervention. Some past road obliteration with seeding of native boating on Saguaro Lake. The adjacent 88 road also receives a high level b. yes, views from the bulldog cliffs and surrounding area Bureau of Reclamation First Form withdrawals. A dam that seeds has occurred. No vegetation treatments that affect apparent naturalness. of use. is outstanding. controls water flow is just outside the western boundary of the c. Appearance of improvements detract from apparent naturalness in most areas. Two B. There are abundant opportunities for engaging in primitive and c. yes, There is one known historic archaeological site (a polygon and would see frequent motorized/mechanized activity wildlife drinkers, low density of range improvements on the east side (earthen stock tanks unconfined recreation and these opportunities are of high quality. dam construction camp) currently identified within this associated with maintenance of the impoundment (including and troughs), historic mining improvements (adits and shafts), an improved camping area, Hunting, hiking, horseback riding, climbing, fishing, and kayaking all can polygon. helicopter access). There is a Wildland Urban Interface around high density of unauthorized routes, riparian barrier fencing, and several non-motorized a. Moderate occur in the area. There is some challenge and risk and few controls on d. No the dam infrastructure. Helicopter maintenance of wildlife system trails can all be found in the polygon. b. High visitor behavior. a. Low e. No drinkers occurs annually or as needed. 75% of the area is in an 41a Mesa LOW 25466.09083 c. Low b. High meets size criteria Inventoried Roadless Area. No no, does not meet size criteria and is not contiguous to a 41b Mesa NO 120.753783 wilderness lands no, does not meet size criteria and is not contiguous to a 41c Mesa NO 3.338555 wilderness lands

a. In most areas the composition of plant and animal communities would appear natural to the average forest visitor. Plant communities are diverse transition along typical elevation a. yes. Species and habitats of special status include gradients from Sonoran desert to mixed conifer grassland up to ponderosa pine communities. Mexican Spotted Owl (MSO) designated critical habitat as Some Riparian, cottonwoods, sycamore and desert willow-mostly confined to Rock Creek and well as an MSO Protected Activity Center, Lowland Bumblebee also occurs in the area. Species and habitats of special status include Mexican Leopard Frog, Bald Eagle breeding areas, 11 species of Spotted Owl (MSO) designated critical habitat as well as an MSO Protected Activity Center, bats including the western Red Bat, Peregrine Falcon, Lowland Leopard Frog, Bald Eagle breeding areas, 11 species of bats including the western Golden Eagle, Sonoran Desert Tortoise, Gila Monster, and Red Bat, Peregrine Falcon, Golden Eagle, Sonoran Desert Tortoise, Gila Monster, and Hohokam and Desert Agave. Also contains the Three Bar Hohokam and Desert Agave. Suitable habitat for a variety of game and non-game species Wildlife Area and Buckhorn Mountain research natural occurs in the area. The presence of exotic, invasive and/or non-native plant and animal area. communities are found in infrequent small patch sizes in the area. Invasives include fountain a. Opportunities to feel alone are possible in much of the area, though b.no grass along the lake shore and HWY 188 and Lovegrass around Mill Water spring. signs of civilization are possible. Use on the 188 and El Oso roads make c. Yes, A total of 67 archaeological sites have been Approximately 90% of the area has been impacted by wildfire. Lone Fire and Edge Complex it difficult to experience a feeling of solitude when in close proximity. recorded to date within this polygon. Fifty-seven of fire both responsible for vegetation type changes. However, once away from roads, few visitors venture off into the these sites are prehistoric in nature, seven date from the b. To the average forest visitor the vegetation appears natural, reflects healthy ecosystem rugged and steep terrain in the interior of the polygon. Use of historic period, and three are multi-component. function, and shows little to no influence of previous human intervention. Some dozer lines Roosevelt Lake and Apache Lake affects solitude due to the sounds of Prehistoric site types include single and multi-room Management to preserve the area’s wilderness characteristics exist in the area but are generally not visible to average forest visitor. motor boats. masonry structures, pithouse villages, burials, hilltop are possible throughout most of the area. The presence and c. Little or no evidence of human influence on the landscape. Prevalence of improvements is b. There are some opportunities for engaging in primitive and/or forts, field houses, hornos, agricultural features and extent of management activities and other uses that detract rare or scattered. Improvements include several wildlife tanks, six developed recreation trails, unconfined recreation and at least some of these opportunities are of sherd and lithic scatters. Historic site types include utility from wilderness characteristics are scattered. Topography and including the Arizona Trail, trailhead #132 and parking lot. Range improvements include 1 high quality. Great hunting can be found in the area. Horseback riding is corridors, transportation corridors, farming implements, vegetation limit unauthorized roads. There is a low density of barbed wire fence, 1 pipeline at New Mex Well with 2 cement troughs, 1 corral at Middle very common and considered moderate quality. High quality infrastructure, and artifact scatters. range improvements and few mineral development or rights, Water, 1 pipeline and 1 trough stemming from the Middle Water Spring. There are no range a. Moderate backpacking and hiking can also be found in the area. Good to high Yes. and Contiguous d. Yes, Buckhorn Mountain Research Natural Area though there is one mine in the polygon. This area contains improvements on the southern portion of the polygon. b. High quality camping can be found in the area. a. Moderate to 4 Peaks e. No Bureau of Reclamation First Form withdrawals and at least one 60a Tonto Basin MODERATE 37487.49122 c. High b. Moderate Wilderness Salt River Project (SRP) improvement and/or right of way. Moderate

a. In most areas the composition of plant and animal communities would appear natural to the average forest visitor. The presence of exotic, invasive and/or non-native plant and animal communities are found in infrequent small patch sizes in the area. Vegetation is a. There is little opportunity of feeling alone, and signs of civilization are predominantly Sonoran desert-Palo Verde, saguaro, along lake shore a lot of tamarisk and common. Apache Lake is a motorized lake and would be very difficult to It is impossible to manage the majority of the area to preserve fountain grass. Bald eagle nesting sites, American peregrine falcon, potential southwest get away from motorized sounds. Can also see signs of developments a. Yes, Bald eagle nesting sites, American peregrine its wilderness characteristics. The presence and extent of willow flycatcher habitat. The lake has small/largemouth bass, catfish, sunfish and full suite of and improvements. Some possibility to experience solitude in some of falcon, potential Southwest willow flycatcher habitat management activities and other uses that detract from non-native game fish. the coves. b. No wilderness characteristics is pervasive throughout the area. b. To the average forest visitor the vegetation appears natural, reflects healthy ecosystem b. Minimal primitive and unconfined recreation opportunities exist in c. No, There are no known archaeological sites currently Motorized boating occurs up to the shoreline and sounds of function, and shows little to no influence of previous human intervention. the area, and most are low quality, however, some high quality fishing identified within this polygon. motorized boating would be pervasive throughout the entire c. Little or no evidence of human influence on the landscape. Prevalence of improvements is a. Moderate can be experiences in the area as well as some dispersed camping and Yes, contiguous to d. No polygon as the shape and configuration of the area is very long rare or scattered. b. High hiking. a. Low the Four Peaks e. No and thin. This area contains Bureau of Reclamation First Form 60b Tonto Basin LOW 121.794477 c. High b. Low Wilderness withdrawals. No No, GIS error was fixed and resulted in the area not meeting size or adjacency 60c Tonto Basin NO 1944.727368 criteria. a. The composition of plant and animal communities appears natural to the average forest visitor. Dominant vegetation communities are pinyon juniper with some semi desert a. Yes, Species of special status include southwest willow grassland, mesquite, pinyon pine, and riparian species (cottonwood, deer grass, sycamore, flycatcher occupied habitat, Salt River Salt daisy, Arizona walnut). No known invasive species, except tamarisk along the river dominates the common black hawk, bald eagle, golden eagle, narrow riparian area. Species of special status include southwest willow flycatcher occupied habitat, headed garter snake occupied and critical habitat. Ash common black hawk, bald eagle, golden eagle, narrow headed garter snake occupied and creek has desert sucker, Sonora sucker, longfin dace, Gila critical habitat. Ash creek has desert sucker, Sonora sucker, longfin dace, Gila chub, lowland chub, lowland leopard frog, razor back sucker critical leopard frog, razor back sucker critical habitat. A variety of game and non-game species habitat. including Mearns quail, turkey, elk, white tailed deer, and bear occur in the area. Ash creek is b. Yes, Seneca falls, Seneca Lake, salt banks, eligible WSR Management to preserve the area’s wilderness characteristics a wildlife corridor. Some non-native fish are present including crayfish. Small fire occurred in (scenic ORV), outstanding geologic features as well are possible throughout most of the area. There are some 1980, but did not affect the apparent naturalness of the area. c. Yes, A total of 23 archaeological sites have been projects or management plans that would impact the wilderness b. To the average forest visitor the vegetation appears natural, reflects healthy ecosystem recorded to date within this polygon. Eighteen of these characteristics of the area. Approximately 30% of the area is in function, and shows little to no influence of previous human intervention. Less than 5% of the sites are prehistoric in nature, three date from the the Picacho Peak Inventoried Roadless Area (IRA). There are area has undergone mechanical juniper treatments. Restoration treatments in the area have a. Common or significant feeling of being alone or remote from historic period, and two are multi-component. some cherry stem roads and two inholdings that are old mines, minimal physical impacts and have the potential to restore a more natural appearance in a civilization throughout the area. Views of high human impact areas are Prehistoric site types include multi-room masonry one has been reclaimed. There are unpatented mining claims in short time. absent or seldom. Encounters with, or evidence of, humans is rare. structures, petroglyphs, hilltop forts, pithouse villages, the area. Maintenance of range improvements with motorized c. Prevalence of improvements is overall low throughout the area, and may be concentrated Minimal use along roads, topography and vegetation support a feeling fieldhouses, hornos, agricultural features and sherd and access would continue to be necessary. Four outfitter and guide in some spots but is more typically dispersed through the area. It is common to find spots of solitude. lithic scatters. Historic site types include mines, permits are issued for the river as well as private river permits in where improvements are absent or unseen. Moderate density of range improvements include b. There are abundant opportunities for engaging in primitive and/or recreation facilities, habitations, and burials. the spring for the Salt River. Fort Apache Indian Reservation earthen stock tanks (looks like ponds), minimal pipelines, 2 corrals, fences, troughs, and unconfined recreation including High quality white water rafting, d. No (White Mountain tribal land) borders the area. Small private storage tanks. Evidence of past mining includes old asbestos and salt mines. Minimal user a. High fishing, hunting, rock climbing, hiking, and birding. These opportunities e. Yes, for Ash creek, Salt River is an eligible WSR for area adjacent in the south. The area along the river and in the created routes. No system trails. b. High are of high quality and/or risk. a. High yes, meets size scenic ORV IRA would be easier to manage for wilderness characteristics 70a Globe MODERATE 15899.00004 c. Moderate b. High criteria than outside the IRA. Moderate

a. The composition of plant and animal communities appears natural to the average forest visitor. Dominant vegetation communities include pinyon Juniper, ponderosa pine, small a. Yes, Species and habitats of special status include an amount of Sonoran desert (less than 1%) near the salt river, semi desert grassland, scrub oak, occupied Mexican Spotted Owl Protected Activity Center, typical riparian species (sycamore, cottonwood, willow, and Arizona walnut along ash creek). southwest willow flycatcher occupied habitat, common Species and habitats of special status include an occupied Mexican Spotted Owl Protected black hawk, bald eagle, golden eagle, narrow headed Activity Center, southwest willow flycatcher occupied habitat, common black hawk, bald garter snake occupied and critical habitat. Ash creek has eagle, golden eagle, narrow headed garter snake occupied and critical habitat. Ash creek has desert sucker, Sonora sucker, longfin dace, Gila chub, desert sucker, Sonora sucker, longfin dace, Gila chub, lowland leopard frog, razor back sucker lowland leopard frog, razor back sucker critical habitat. critical habitat. A variety of game and non-game species are in the area including Mearns b. Yes, outstanding viewpoints including from haystack quail, turkey, elk, white tailed deer, and bear. Ash creek is a wildlife corridor. The presence of butte exotic, invasive and/or non-native plant and animal communities are sparse to absent in the a. There is little opportunity of feeling alone, and signs of civilization are c. Yes, A total of 40 archaeological sites have been area. Some non-native fish are present including crayfish. Nonnative tamarisk along river. common. Moderate use by ATV groups throughout the summer season recorded to date within this polygon. Thirty-two of these b. To the average forest visitor the vegetation appears natural, reflects healthy ecosystem and during the fall hunting season and range management activities sites are prehistoric in nature, four date from the historic Management to preserve the area’s wilderness characteristics is function, and shows little to no influence of previous human intervention. Juniper woodland occur on at least an annual basis. However, when away from roads and period, and four are multi-component. Prehistoric site difficult throughout most of the area. The area has a high restored to a juniper savanna with restoration treatments in 2008 in 10% of the area. Average closer to Ash creek or Gleason opportunities for solitude improve. There types include single and multi-room masonry structures, density of improvements and user created roads. Motorized use visitor would notice the openness in contrast to the dense juniper woodland. are no trails. pithouse villages, fieldhouses, hornos, agave roasting on user created roads is moderate. Quite a few Cherry stem c. Prevalence of improvements is overall high throughout the area, and is often concentrated. B. There are some opportunities for engaging in primitive and/or pits, burials, agricultural features and sherd and lithic roads penetrate into the area. Motorized access and High density of range Improvements include storage tanks, pipelines, corals, earthen dams, unconfined recreation. At least some of these opportunities are of high scatters. Historic site types include highway construction maintenance of range improvements would continue to occur. barbed wire fence, wells, troughs, wind mills dispersed throughout. Moderate density of quality and/or risk. Hunting, dispersed camping, high quality horseback camps, cabins, and corrals. The polygon is surrounded completely by roads, including a unauthorized routes concentrated in the southern portion of the polygon. Evidence of a. High riding, and white water rafting all can occur in the area. There are few d. No federal highway that received high use year round. Additional historic mining. No system trails. b. High restrictions confine the movement of visitors a. Low yes, meets size e. Yes, for ash creek, salt eligible Wild and Scenic River roads (303 road) that receives moderate to high use year round. 70b Globe LOW 34456.4012 c. Low b. Moderate criteria Old asbestos mine adjacent to the polygon. Low a. The composition of plant and animal communities appears natural to the average forest visitor. The presence of exotic, invasive and/or non-native plant and animal communities are sparse to absent in the area. There is designated critical habitat for Mexican Spotted Owl, Northern Goshawk PSA, suitable habitat for other game and nongame species. The vegetation consists of ponderosa pine, and evergreen oak. Plant communities consist of pinyon juniper grass, pinyon juniper brush, and oak woodland. An invasive thistle occurs in areas of a. Yes there are unique values, critical habitat exists for disturbance and along roads. Northern Goshawk. b. To the average forest visitor the vegetation does not appear natural in isolated spots or is b. No, there are no unique or outstanding landscape scattered. Evidence of human intervention on the landscape is uncommon and most visitors a. Little opportunity of feeling alone and there are some signs of features. Management to preserve the area’s wilderness characteristics to the area would not notice any previous human intervention. Some past timber sales and civilization. Frequent views of high human impact areas and encounters c. Yes, A total of seven archaeological sites have been are possible throughout most of the area. There are some timber stand improvement cutting is visible, fuelwood cutting (stumps and slash visible in with, or evidence of, humans is common or likely. Solitude can be found recorded to date within this polygon. Four of these sites projects or management plans that would impact the wilderness patches). Timber activities cover about 10% of the polygon. Prescribed fire encompasses in small areas, high use of motorized vehicles on authorized and are prehistoric in nature, and two could date from both characteristics of the area. The presence and extent of 100% of the polygon. unauthorized routes, military flight path (often very low level of flights). the prehistoric and historic time period. Prehistoric site management activities and other uses that detract from c. Unnoticeable or unobjectionable human influence. Prevalence of improvements is overall b. There are some opportunities for engaging in primitive and/or types include multi-room masonry structures, wilderness characteristics are scattered. A number of motorized low throughout the area, it may be concentrated in some spots but is more typically unconfined recreation. At least some of these opportunities are of high petroglyphs, fieldhouses, hornos lithic scatters. routes authorized and unauthorized would make management dispersed through the area. Authorized and unauthorized routes occur at medium density, a. High quality and/or risk. There is good hunting, little to no fishing d. No very difficult, within four forest restoration initiative footprint, earthen stock tanks are limited and restricted to the northern boundary of polygon, fences b. Moderate opportunities, high quality camping, hiking, horseback riding, and they a. Low e. No, there are no high quality water resources or military flight path (often very low level of flights), and 93a Pleasant Valley MODERATE 9973.455817 are evenly disturbed at low density, and there are two allotments. c. Moderate are a moderate risk. b. Moderate important watershed features. continued management of restoration work that has started. Moderate no, does not meet size criteria and is not contiguous to a 93b Pleasant Valley NO 654.047212 wilderness lands a. The composition of plant and animal communities appears natural to the average forest visitor. The presence of exotic, invasive and/or non-native plant and animal communities are sparse to absent in the area. The areas contains suitable habitat for variety of game and non- game species. Critical habitat exists for Mexican Spotted Owl (MSO), and portions of a MSO CSA. The vegetation is mostly dry mix conifer, ponderosa pine, and evergreen oak. The plant communities consist of juniper grass, juniper brush, pinyon juniper woodland, and oak woodland. The riparian drainage has some cottonwood, sycamore, alder and ash. There is also occurrences of chaparral. Minimal invasive plants exist, but are thistle spars and they a. Yes there are unique values, critical habitat exists for scatter along roadways and disturbed sites. Some past high severity wildfire caused type Mexican Spotted Owl (MSO), and portions of a MSO CSA. change in less than 5% of the area. b. No, there are no unique or outstanding landscape Management to preserve the area’s wilderness characteristics is b. To the average forest visitor the vegetation does not appear natural in isolated spots or is features. difficult throughout most of the area. There are commonly scattered. Evidence of human intervention on the landscape is uncommon and most visitors c. Yes, A total of eight archaeological sites have been projects or management plans that impact the wilderness to the area would not notice any previous human intervention. Juniper push is evident with a. Opportunities to feel alone are possible in much of the area, though recorded to date within this polygon. Five of these sites characteristics of the area. The presence and extent of juniper "skeletons" in about 5% of the area. signs of civilization are possible. Views of high human impact areas are prehistoric in nature, one dates from the historic management activities and other uses that detract from c. Unnoticeable or unobjectionable human influence. Prevalence of improvements is overall occur infrequently, but are possible. Some good solitude opportunities period, and two are multi-component. Prehistoric site wilderness characteristics occurs across most of the area. There low throughout the area, it may be concentrated in some spots but is more typically in canyons, once away from motorized activities, there is some types include multi-room masonry structures, cliff is moderate road density (authorized and unauthorized), and dispersed through the area. Two allotments exist, and contain livestock earthen tanks but unauthorized motorized use in the area. dwellings, fieldhouses, hornos, and sherd and lithic multiple cherry stems. A potential need for range improvements limited to northern portion. Fences are evenly distributed throughout at moderate density. b. There are some opportunities for engaging in primitive and/or scatters. Historic site types include CCC administration on 5-10 year cycles exists. The area is within the 4FRI (Four Authorized system roads are moderate, and a low density of unauthorized routes. Two trails unconfined recreation. At least some of these opportunities are of high facilities and Apache gowahs. Forest Initiative) footprint. There is an administrative site will (non-motorized, non-mechanized) are in the area. Moderate amount of historic a. High quality and/or risk. There is good hunting, no fishing, moderate d. No require continued maintenance, the areas is adjacent to mining/mineral claims with surface disturbances. b. Moderate dispersed camping, great canyoneering, horseback riding, and they are a. Moderate yes, meets size e. No, there are no high quality water resources or Wilderness, and there is uranium mining claims in compartment 93c Pleasant Valley LOW 14948.46083 p p pp g c. Moderate moderate to high risk. b. Moderate criteria important watershed features. that could become active again. Low visitor in substantial portions of the area. The presence of exotic, invasive and/or non-native plant and animal communities represent frequent small to moderate patch sizes in the area. There is a Mexican spotted owl PAC, peregrine falcon and golden eagle occurrences, suitable habitat for lowland leopard frog, and tonto agave. The area also has suitable habitat for various game and nongame species. The vegetation is a dry mix conifer, wet mix conifer with aspen, ponderosa pine, and evergreen oak. Plant communities include juniper grass, pinyon a. Yes, there are unique values. There is a Mexican grass, pinyon juniper woodland, chaparral and brush, semi desert grassland, Sonora desert. spotted owl PAC, peregrine falcon and golden eagle There is also a riparian community of cottonwood, sycamore, alder, and ash. There are known occurrences, suitable habitat for lowland leopard frog, occurrences of bloomers dock, a sensitive species. Thistle and red brome, invasive species, and tonto agave. There are known occurrences of can be found in larger patches. Two severe wildfires went through 40% of the area and bloomers dock, a sensitive species. caused type change. b. Yes, there are unique or outstanding landscape b. To the average forest visitor the vegetation does not appear natural in isolated spots or is features. Zimmerman point has outstanding views, a scattered. Evidence of human intervention on the landscape is uncommon and most visitors canyon, and cliffs. to the area would not notice any previous human intervention. There has been very little c. Yes, A total of 96 archaeological sites have been Management to preserve the area’s wilderness characteristics timber management (only historic and salvage along the road). Some fuel breaks along roads a. Common or significant feeling of being alone or remote from recorded to date within this polygon. Eighty-four of are possible throughout most of the area. There are some and private property can be seen. Thomson Mesa area was seeded with native grasses, but civilization throughout the area. Views of high human impact areas are these sites are prehistoric in nature, nine date from the projects or management plans that would impact the wilderness the activity is not apparent on the landscape. absent or seldom. Encounters with, or evidence of, humans is rare. historic period, two are multi-component, and one is of characteristics of the area. There are areas within the Wildland c. Unnoticeable or unobjectionable human influence. Prevalence of improvements is overall There are many areas of very low use, very rugged terrain deter many unknown cultural or temporal affiliation. Prehistoric site Urban Interface (WUI), next to designated Wilderness, mainly low throughout the area, it may be concentrated in some spots but is more typically visitors. One special use permit for Outfitting and guiding (rock types include single and multi-room masonry structures, travel via authorized roads few instances of unauthorized dispersed through the area. The unauthorized road density is low, authorized density is climbing). burials, pithouse villages, fieldhouses, hornos, motorized travel. Experimental forest in the area, uranium mine moderate, and there is access to private inholding through FPLMA easements. There is an b. There are abundant opportunities for engaging in primitive and/or agricultural features and sherd and lithic scatters. claims with potential future activities. There is a potential need interpretive site of a historic sawmill and two trails (non-motorized and non-mechanized). unconfined recreation. These opportunities are of high quality and/or Historic site types include CCC erosional control features, to maintain range improvements on 5-10 year cycle, and There is a sedimentation catchment weirs a part of the Rocky Mountain Research Station- a. Low risk. High quality camping (especially during cooler month), moderate cabins, corrals, middens and transportation corridors. management of special use authorizations. This is also in the 4 sierra Ancha experimental forest. Three helispot (1 cement pad) exist, a moderate density of b. Moderate hunting, great hiking, rock climbing, canyoneering, and horseback a. High yes, meets size d. No FRI (Four Forest Initiative) footprint. Though there are many 93d Pleasant Valley MODERATE 23298.68278 earthen stock tanks on the western portion of the polygon, moderate level of fences evenly c. Moderate riding. These are high risk and unconfined. b. High criteria e. No activities most wouldn't detract from wilderness characteristic. Moderate no, does not meet size criteria and is not contiguous to a 96a Cave Creek NO 1279.211299 wilderness lands no, does not meet size criteria and is not contiguous to a 96b Cave Creek NO 1871.65321 wilderness lands

a. Yes, Species of special status include the southwest willow fly catcher, southwest willow fly catcher critical a. In most areas the composition of plant and animal communities would appear natural to habitat, bald eagle, longfin dace, and lowland leopard the average forest visitor. Dominant vegetation is Sonoran desert scrub including species such frog. The area is an identified important bird area as prickly pear, Saguaro and cholla. Some riparian vegetation including cottonwood and b. No willow are also present. The presence of exotic, invasive and/or non-native plant and animal c. yes, A total of 130 archaeological sites have been communities are found in infrequent small patch sizes in the area and include giant reed, recorded to date within this polygon. One hundred and tamarisk, red brome, star thistle, invasive trout, bass, carp, and catfish. Suitable habitat for a. Opportunities to feel alone are possible in much of the area, though twenty-five of these sites are prehistoric in nature, one variety of game and nongame species can be found in the area. Species of special status signs of civilization are possible. The area is adjacent to a lake and an dates from the historic period, three are multi- include the southwest willow fly catcher, southwest willow fly catcher critical habitat, bald existing designated wilderness. The area sees frequent aircraft flying component, and one is of unknown cultural or temporal eagle, longfin dace, and lowland leopard frog. overhead and sights and sounds of civilization are possible near the lake affiliation. Prehistoric site types include single and multi- b. Vegetation appears natural, reflects healthy ecosystem function, and shows little to no and some roads. Encounters on trails and roads are rare due to room masonry structures, burials, pithouse villages, Management to preserve the wilderness characteristics is influence of previous human intervention. There are no known vegetation treatments in the ruggedness, and opportunities for solitude are especially high along the fieldhouses, hornos, agricultural features and sherd and possible throughout the area. There are no projects or area. east side (70%) of the polygon. lithic scatters. Historic site types include habitations (i.e. management plans that would impact the wilderness c. The presence or appearance of improvements does not detract from apparent naturalness. b. There are abundant opportunities for engaging in primitive and cabins and homesteads). characteristics of the area and the presence and extent of There is a high density of authorized motorized routes and a low density of unauthorized in unconfined recreation and these opportunities are of high quality. d. No management activities and other uses that detract from the Mesa District portion of the polygon. The majority of the area has a low density of roads. Examples of primitive recreation opportunities in the area include e. Yes, Alder creek watershed. Three of the streams wilderness characteristics are isolated. Range is a minimal Most of the polygon is not actively grazed and improvements are not currently functional or dispersed camping, back packing, hiking, low quality equestrian use, flowing through this polygon ( Canyon Creek, Sheep concern. The area borders wilderness, access is difficult, minimal being maintained. Approximately 10% of the area is grazed and has a low density of a. Moderate hunting, fishing, birding along river, kayaking and rafting. In general, Creek, and Davenport Wash) provide reaches of unauthorized use, and terrain is very rugged. Motorized use on improvements. There are 2 system trails that are non-motorized. b. High risk and challenge is high. a. Moderate yes, meets size perennial flow that support valuable riparian habitat and lake and along shore of lake would pose some management 96c Cave Creek HIGH 22129.81506 c. High b. High criteria native fish challenges. High a. The composition of plant and animal communities appears natural to the average forest visitor. Dominant vegetation is chaparral, pinyon juniper, ponderosa pine, and desert grass a. Yes , Special species or habitat include Mexican land. Some nonnative plant species can be found along the roadway including fountain and Spotted Owl critical habitat and lowland leopard frog. Buffel grass, and red brome can be found throughout. Suitable habitat for a variety of game b. No and non-game species can be found in the area. Special species or habitat include Mexican c. Yes, A total of 21 archaeological sites have been Spotted Owl critical habitat and lowland leopard frog. a. Opportunities to feel alone are possible in much of the area, though recorded to date within this polygon. Sixteen of these b. Vegetation appears natural, reflects healthy ecosystem function, and shows little to no signs of civilization are possible. Visitors can see the communication sites are prehistoric in nature, two date from the historic influence of previous human intervention. There are no known vegetation treatments in the tower from many places in the polygon and the 87 road is visible on the period, and three have evidence of occupations from Management to preserve the area’s wilderness characteristics is area. There was a fire in 2016 that moved through the area, but there was minimal polygon boundary. Roads see moderate use, but the canyon terrain both time periods. Prehistoric site types include single difficult throughout most of the area. There is a private suppression activities that detract from naturalness. There is road maintenance in road right provides solitude and limits off-road use and visibility of most of the and multi-room masonry structures, petroglyphs, inholding, several cherry stem roads around the perimeter, a of way, some broadcast burning, ongoing maintenance in a special use area (communication improvements. pithouse villages, fieldhouses, hornos, agricultural major highway along the border (HWY 87), a Wildland Urban tower), and prescribed burn treatments in 2009 and 2014. b. There are abundant opportunities for engaging in primitive and features and sherd and lithic scatters. Historic site types Interface area at the communication site and private property, c. Appearance of improvements detract from apparent naturalness in some areas. Range unconfined recreation and these opportunities are of high quality, include cabins, transportation corridors, mines, and and powerlines on the eastern edge. Range improvements improvements include pipeline, trough, earthen stock tanks, corrals, and a moderate density a. High though risk is fairly low. The polygon has high quality birding, hunting, middens. would likely need maintenance on a 5-10 year cycle. The rugged of barbed wire fencing scattered throughout. There are several authorized routes as well as a b. High and dispersed camping opportunities. a. Moderate d. No terrain of the area, however, limits development of user created 97b Mesa MODERATE 6815.511757 low density of unauthorized routes. c. Moderate b. High meets size criteria e. No trails. Low